scholarly journals Prediction of Slag Characteristics Based on Artificial Neural Network for Molten Gasification of Hazardous Wastes

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 5115
Author(s):  
Xiongchao Lin ◽  
Wenshuai Xi ◽  
Jinze Dai ◽  
Caihong Wang ◽  
Yonggang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Layer Structure ◽  
Hazardous Materials ◽  
Hazardous Wastes ◽  
Slag Viscosity ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Independent Test ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Hidden Layer

Molten gasification is considered as a promising technology for the processing and safe disposal of hazardous wastes. During this process, the organic components are completely converted while the hazardous materials are safely embedded in slag via the fusion-solidification-vitrification transformation. Ideally, the slag should be glassy with low viscosity to ensure the effective immobilization and steady discharge of hazardous materials. However, it is very difficult to predict the characteristics of slag using existing empirical equations or conventional mathematical methods, due to the complex non-linear relationship among the phase transformation, vitrification transition and chemical composition of slag. Equipped with a strong nonlinear mapping ability, an artificial neural network may be able to predict the properties of slags if a large amount of data is available for training. In this work, over 10,000 experimental data points were used to train and develop a slag classification model (glassy vs. non-glassy) based on a neural network. The optimal structure of the neural network was figured out and validated. The results suggest that the classification accuracy for the independent test samples reached 93.3%. Using 1 and 0 as model inputs to represent mildly reducing and inert atmospheres, a double hidden layer structure in the neural network enabled the accurate classification of slags under various atmospheres. Furthermore, the neural network for the prediction of glassy slag viscosity was optimized; it featured a double hidden layer structure. Under a mildly reducing atmosphere, the absolute error from the independent test data was generally within 4 Pa·s. By adding a gas atmosphere into the input of the neural network using a simple normalization method, a multi-atmosphere slag viscosity prediction model was developed. Said model is much more accurate than its counterpart that does not consider the effect of the atmosphere. In summary, the artificial neural network proved to be an effective approach to predicting the slag properties under different atmospheres. The data-driven models developed in this work are expected to facilitate the commercial deployment of molten gasification technology.

scholarly journals Artificial Neural Network-Based Method for Real-Time Estimation of Compaction Quality of Hot Asphalt Mixes

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 7136
Author(s):  
Zhichao Xue ◽  
Weidong Cao ◽  
Shutang Liu ◽  
Fei Ren ◽  
Qilun Wu
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Field Experiment ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Layer Structure ◽  
Ann Models ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Hidden Layer ◽  
Ann Classifier

With the advancement of intelligent compaction technology, real-time quality control has been widely investigated on the subgrade, while it is insufficient on asphalt pavement. This paper aims to estimate the real-time compaction quality of hot mix asphalt (HMA) using an artificial neural network (ANN) classifier. A field experiment of HMA compaction was designed. The vibration patterns of the drum were identified by using the ANN classifier and classified based on the compaction levels. The vibration signals were collected and the degree of compaction was measured in the field experiment. The collected signals were processed and the features of vibration patterns were extracted. The processed signals were tagged with their corresponding compaction level to form the sample dataset to train the ANN models. Four ANN models with different hidden layer setups were considered to investigate the effect of hidden layer structure on performance. To test the performance of the ANN classifier, the predictions made by ANN were compared with the measuring results from a non-nuclear density gauge (NNDG). The testing results show that the ANN classifier has good performance and huge potential for estimating the compaction quality of HMA in real-time.

Prediction of Vehicle Fuel Consumption Model Based on Artificial Neural Network

2014 ◽  
Vol 492 ◽  
pp. 3-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Amer ◽  
Ahmed Abdalla ◽  
A. Noraziah ◽  
Ainul Azila Che Fauzi
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Fuel Price ◽  
Fuel Model ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Consumption Model ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Artificial Neural Network Ann ◽  
Hidden Layer

With the increasing cost of fuel price minimizing fuel consumption is a major concern as far as sustainable engineering is concerned It is apparent that effective techniques for estimating fuel consumption costs are essential in order to avoid unnecessary fuel wastage and make use the most out of it In this paper an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) 2approach is used to fuel consumption model was proposed First few estimation calculator techniques have2 been briefly described Second the proposed optimization objective is to minimize the travel distance which is the corresponding to vehicle 2routing problem The neural network model has 5 input nodes at layer first which are representing engine size distance fuel type speed and passenger 15 nodes at hidden layer and one output node representing the fuel consumption costs. Finally calculations results are compared with other fuel model which indicate that estimation of fuel cost can be more accurate to optimize the fuel consumption usage accurate to optimize the fuel consumption usage.

scholarly journals Application of artificial neural networks to predict the deflections of reinforced concrete beams

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mateusz Kaczmarek ◽  
Agnieszka Szymańska
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Eurocode 2 ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Concrete Elements

Abstract Nonlinear structural mechanics should be taken into account in the practical design of reinforced concrete structures. Cracking is one of the major sources of nonlinearity. Description of deflection of reinforced concrete elements is a computational problem, mainly because of the difficulties in modelling the nonlinear stress-strain relationship of concrete and steel. In design practise, in accordance with technical rules (e.g., Eurocode 2), a simplified approach for reinforced concrete is used, but the results of simplified calculations differ from the results of experimental studies. Artificial neural network is a versatile modelling tool capable of making predictions of values that are difficult to obtain in numerical analysis. This paper describes the creation and operation of a neural network for making predictions of deflections of reinforced concrete beams at different load levels. In order to obtain a database of results, that is necessary for training and testing the neural network, a research on measurement of deflections in reinforced concrete beams was conducted by the authors in the Certified Research Laboratory of the Building Engineering Institute at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. The use of artificial neural networks is an innovation and an alternative to traditional methods of solving the problem of calculating the deflections of reinforced concrete elements. The results show the effectiveness of using artificial neural network for predicting the deflection of reinforced concrete beams, compared with the results of calculations conducted in accordance with Eurocode 2. The neural network model presented in this paper can acquire new data and be used for further analysis, with availability of more research results.

Watermelon Sorting Process by Frequency Identification and Artificial Neural Network

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Komsan Wongkalasin ◽  
Teerapon Upachaban ◽  
Wacharawish Daosawang ◽  
Nattadon Pannucharoenwong ◽  
Phadungsak Ratanadecho
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Network Processor ◽  
Data Set ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Sorting Process ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Reasonable Prediction

This research aims to enhance the watermelon’s quality selection process, which was traditionally conducted by knocking the watermelon fruit and sort out by the sound’s character. The proposed method in this research is generating the sound spectrum through the watermelon and then analyzes the response signal’s frequency and the amplitude by Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). Then the obtained data were used to train and verify the neural network processor. The result shows that, the frequencies of 129 and 172 Hz were suit to be used in the comparison. Thirty watermelons, which were randomly selected from the orchard, were used to create a data set, and then were cut to manually check and match to the fruits’ quality. The 129 Hz frequency gave the response ranging from 13.57 and above in 3 groups of watermelons quality, including, not fully ripened, fully ripened, and close to rotten watermelons. When the 172 Hz gave the response between 11.11–12.72 in not fully ripened watermelons and those of 13.00 or more in the group of close to rotten and hollow watermelons. The response was then used as a training condition for the artificial neural network processor of the sorting machine prototype. The verification results provided a reasonable prediction of the ripeness level of watermelon and can be used as a pilot prototype to improve the efficiency of the tools to obtain a modern-watermelon quality selection tool, which could enhance the competitiveness of the local farmers on the product quality control.

scholarly journals The effect of Kurtosis on the accuracy of artificial neural network predictive model

2018 ◽  
Vol 204 ◽  
pp. 02018
Author(s):  
Aisyah Larasati ◽  
Anik Dwiastutik ◽  
Darin Ramadhanti ◽  
Aal Mahardika
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Predictive Model ◽  
Predictive Models ◽  
Output Layer ◽  
Input Layer ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Misclassification Rates ◽  
Hidden Layer ◽  
Program Data

This study aims to explore the effect of kurtosis level of the data in the output layer on the accuracy of artificial neural network predictive models. The artificial neural network predictive models are comprised of one node in the output layer and six nodes in the input layer. The number of hidden layer is automatically built by the program. Data are generated using simulation approach. The results show that the kurtosis level of the node in the output layer is significantly affect the accuracy of the artificial neural network predictive model. Platycurtic and leptocurtic data has significantly higher misclassification rates than mesocurtic data. However, the misclassification rates between platycurtic and leptocurtic is not significantly different. Thus, data distribution with kurtosis nearly to zero results in a better ANN predictive model.

A Model on the Correlation between Composition and Mechanical Properties of Mg-Al-Zn Alloys by Using Artificial Neural Network

2005 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 793-796 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai Ding Liu ◽  
Ai Tao Tang ◽  
Fu Sheng Pan ◽  
Ru Lin Zuo ◽  
Ling Yun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Tensile Yield Strength ◽  
Data Set ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Prediction Of Mechanical Properties ◽  
Artificial Neural Network Ann

A model was developed for the analysis and prediction of correlation between composition and mechanical properties of Mg-Al-Zn (AZ) magnesium alloys by applying artificial neural network (ANN). The input parameters of the neural network (NN) are alloy composition. The outputs of the NN model are important mechanical properties, including ultimate tensile strength, tensile yield strength and elongation. The model is based on multilayer feedforward neural network. The NN was trained with comprehensive data set collected from domestic and foreign literature. A very good performance of the neural network was achieved. The model can be used for the simulation and prediction of mechanical properties of AZ system magnesium alloys as functions of composition.

scholarly journals Применение искусственной нейронной сети в экспериментах по ядерному спиновому эху

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (12) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
С.Н. Полулях ◽  
А.И. Горбованов
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Nuclear Spin ◽  
Spin Echo ◽  
Gaussian Form ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Network Application ◽  
Artificial Neural

The possibility of artificial neural network application to detect nuclear spin echo signals under conditions when the echo amplitude is comparable to the amplitude of the noise is demonstrated. Data obtained by superimposing the model echo signals of a Gaussian form on experimentally recorded noise signals is proposed to use for training the neural network.

scholarly journals Intrusion Detection for Industrial Control Systems Based on Open Set Artificial Neural Network

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Chao Wang ◽  
Bailing Wang ◽  
Yunxiao Sun ◽  
Yuliang Wei ◽  
Kai Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Intrusion Detection ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Industrial Control ◽  
Industrial Control Systems ◽  
Open Set ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Center Loss ◽  
Artificial Neural

The security of industrial control systems (ICSs) has received a lot of attention in recent years. ICSs were once closed networks. But with the development of IT technologies, ICSs have become connected to the Internet, increasing the potential of cyberattacks. Because ICSs are so tightly linked to human lives, any harm to them could have disastrous implications. As a technique of providing protection, many intrusion detection system (IDS) studies have been conducted. However, because of the complicated network environment and rising means of attack, it is difficult to cover all attack classes, most of the existing classification techniques are hard to deploy in a real environment since they cannot deal with the open set problem. We propose a novel artificial neural network based-methodology to solve this problem. Our suggested method can classify known classes while also detecting unknown classes. We conduct research from two points of view. On the one hand, we use the openmax layer instead of the traditional softmax layer. Openmax overcomes the limitations of softmax, allowing neural networks to detect unknown attack classes. During training, on the other hand, a new loss function termed center loss is implemented to improve detection ability. The neural network model learns better feature representations with the combined supervision of center loss and softmax loss. We evaluate the neural network on NF-BoT-IoT-v2 and Gas Pipeline datasets. The experiments show our proposed method is comparable with the state-of-the-art algorithm in terms of detecting unknown classes. But our method has a better overall classification performance.

scholarly journals The implementation of optimized neural network to improve the accuracy of flow measurement by ultrasonic flowmeter

2019 ◽  
pp. 193-194
Author(s):  
Oleksandr Ihorovich Parfeniuk ◽  
Oleksandr Mykolaiovych Naumchuk ◽  
Olena Olehivna Poliukhovych ◽  
Pawel Mazurek
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Flow Measurement ◽  
Ultrasonic Flowmeter ◽  
Structural Scheme ◽  
Nonlinear Characteristics ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural

It is proposed the technology of intellectual measurement of expenses with the use of an artificial neural network for overcoming the constraints caused by nonlinear characteristics of ultrasonic flowmeters. It is presented structural scheme of the proposed technology and structure of the model of the neural network

ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK (ANN)-BASED PREDICTIVE TOOL FOR ESTIMATING LIGHTNING DAMAGE IN COMPOSITES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
DEVIN NIELSEN ◽  
TYLER LOTT ◽  
SOM DUTTA ◽  
JUHYEONG LEE
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Network Architecture ◽  
Back Propagation ◽  
Training Dataset ◽  
Predictive Tool ◽  
Ann Models ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Artificial Neural Network Ann ◽  
Hidden Layer

In this study, three artificial neural network (ANN) models are developed with back propagation (BP) optimization algorithms to predict various lightning damage modes in carbon/epoxy laminates. The proposed ANN models use three input variables associated with lightning waveform parameters (i.e., the peak current amplitude, rising time, and decaying time) to predict fiber damage, matrix damage, and through-thickness damage in the composites. The data used for training and testing the networks was actual lightning damage data collected from peer-reviewed published literature. Various BP training algorithms and network architecture configurations (i.e., data splitting, the number of neurons in a hidden layer, and the number of hidden layers) have been tested to improve the performance of the neural networks. Among the various BP algorithms considered, the Bayesian regularization back propagation (BRBP) showed the overall best performance in lightning damage prediction. When using the BRBP algorithm, as expected, the greater the fraction of the collected data that is allocated to the training dataset, the better the network is trained. In addition, the optimal ANN architecture was found to have a single hidden layer with 20 neurons. The ANN models proposed in this work may prove useful in preliminary assessments of lightning damage and reduce the number of expensive experimental lightning tests.

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