Machine Performance Degradation Assessment: Convex Optimization Models and Their Interpretable Data Fusion Applications provides industry professionals and researchers in both academic and other organisations with the up to date information they need to understand the new trends and changes in interpretable performance degradation assessment. This book provides readers across the field of machine performance degradation assessment technologies with guidance on understanding the basic concepts and fundamental theories, and understand cutting-edge research and latest methods. With a primary focus on convex optimization models, their interpretable data fusion models and applications for assessing machine performance degradation, these topics, characterized by their novelty and practical utility, offer valuable insights for practitioners in the field. The basic mathematical elements of machine performance degradation assessment technologies are presented. Advanced methods showing how to formulate mathematical degradation properties into convex optimization models for health index construction are explained. In addition to demonstrating theoretical and experimental work, examples of real applications are provided to test methods introduced in the book. The book offers innovative perspectives on machine performance degradation assessment, examining novel concepts within the degradation process and associated mathematical properties, to provide readers with fresh insights and analytical frameworks, presented in a structurally robust manner

• Provides valuable insights on the evolving challenges in machinery performance monitoring and optimization
• The background and roadmaps of machine performance degradation assessment technology are described in depth
• The book's approach, algorithms and models are illustrated using real-world applications and examples of practical experience