Speaker at Petroleum Engineering Conferences - Kaouther Selmi
University of Monastir, Tunisia
Title : Predictive maintenance in oil and gas facilities using nonlinear signal analysis and machine learning

Abstract:

Predictive maintenance has become a critical challenge in modern oil and gas facilities due to aging infrastructure and harsh operating conditions. This study presents a hybrid methodology combining nonlinear signal analysis and machine learning for predictive maintenance of critical equipment such as pumps, compressors, and pipelines. Key features extracted from operational signals include entropy measures, frequency-domain characteristics, and nonlinear dynamical indicators. These features are then used to train a supervised learning model for early anomaly detection and failure prediction. Experimental results show that the proposed framework outperforms classical statistical methods in identifying incipient faults, reducing false alarms, and improving system reliability. This approach offers a scalable and efficient solution for enhancing asset integrity management in oil and gas operations.

Biography:

Dr. Kaouther Selmi is an Assistant Professor of Electronics and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Monastir, Tunisia. Her research lies at the intersection of electronics, nonlinear dynamics, and neural modeling, with a particular focus on simulating brain behavior through mathematical and electronic circuit approaches. She has authored and co-authored several scientific papers on topics such as chaotic neural systems, neuron astrocyte–synapse interactions, and the application of Bessel functions in modeling multidendritic neuron behavior. Dr. Selmi’s current work explores neuromorphic and bio-inspired architectures, aiming to bridge artificial intelligence and biological signal analysis for understanding and classifying complex brain dynamics. She also mentors graduate students in the areas of machine learning, biomedical signal processing, and the development of intelligent embedded systems.

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