Fractional Order Modeling and Fault Detection in Complex Systems
A special issue of Fractal and Fractional (ISSN 2504-3110). This special issue belongs to the section "Complexity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Complex industrial systems inherently exhibit fractional dynamics characterized by long-range dependencies, multifractal behaviors, and non-Markovian memory effects. Traditional integer-order models and algorithms often struggle to adequately capture these properties, thereby compromising the accuracy of fault detection. This Special Issue aims to address the pressing need for data-driven fractional-order methodologies that integrate machine learning and computational mathematics, bridging the gap between theoretical fractional calculus and practical industrial diagnostics.
We invite cutting-edge contributions exploring hybrid approaches that combine fractional operators with deep learning, signal processing, and edge computing. Key areas of focus include the following:
- The development of robust fractional feature extractors capable of detecting anomalies in noisy environments.
- Real-time fault diagnosis frameworks incorporating embedded fractional controllers for enhanced precision.
- Physics-informed neural networks that respect fractional conservation laws for improved modeling accuracy.
- Cross-domain diagnostic protocols enabled by advanced fractional representation learning techniques.
- Particular emphasis is placed on rigorous validation using real-world industrial datasets and digital twin platforms to ensure the reliability and applicability of proposed methods.
This Special Issue seeks to establish a transformative paradigm where fractional calculus augments data-driven intelligence, enabling more resilient fault detection methods for industrial systems.
Prof. Dr. Li Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fractional-order system identification
- data-driven detection
- industrial anomaly detection
- fractional neural operators
- edge intelligence for monitoring
- fractional-order digital twin-based fault detection
- fractional-order digital signal processing algorithms
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