scholarly journals Real-Time Optimization and Control of Nonlinear Processes Using Machine Learning

Mathematics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 890 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhihao Zhang ◽  
Zhe Wu ◽  
David Rincon ◽  
Panagiotis Christofides
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Machine Learning ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Chemical Process ◽  
Feed Forward Neural Network ◽  
Time Optimization ◽  
Real Time Optimization

Machine learning has attracted extensive interest in the process engineering field, due to the capability of modeling complex nonlinear process behavior. This work presents a method for combining neural network models with first-principles models in real-time optimization (RTO) and model predictive control (MPC) and demonstrates the application to two chemical process examples. First, the proposed methodology that integrates a neural network model and a first-principles model in the optimization problems of RTO and MPC is discussed. Then, two chemical process examples are presented. In the first example, a continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) with a reversible exothermic reaction is studied. A feed-forward neural network model is used to approximate the nonlinear reaction rate and is combined with a first-principles model in RTO and MPC. An RTO is designed to find the optimal reactor operating condition balancing energy cost and reactant conversion, and an MPC is designed to drive the process to the optimal operating condition. A variation in energy price is introduced to demonstrate that the developed RTO scheme is able to minimize operation cost and yields a closed-loop performance that is very close to the one attained by RTO/MPC using the first-principles model. In the second example, a distillation column is used to demonstrate an industrial application of the use of machine learning to model nonlinearities in RTO. A feed-forward neural network is first built to obtain the phase equilibrium properties and then combined with a first-principles model in RTO, which is designed to maximize the operation profit and calculate optimal set-points for the controllers. A variation in feed concentration is introduced to demonstrate that the developed RTO scheme can increase operation profit for all considered conditions.

Sensor Fault Detection and Validation For Chemical Process Using A Neural Network Model

1997 ◽  
Vol 30 (11) ◽  
pp. 561-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koji Morinaga ◽  
Michael E. Sugars ◽  
Koji Muteki ◽  
Haruo Takada
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Fault Detection ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Chemical Process ◽  
Sensor Fault ◽  
Sensor Fault Detection

scholarly journals Burst Pressure Prediction of API 5L X-Grade Dented Pipelines Using Deep Neural Network

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 766
Author(s):  
Dohan Oh ◽  
Julia Race ◽  
Selda Oterkus ◽  
Bonguk Koo
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Machine Learning ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Deep Neural Network ◽  
Machine Learning Techniques ◽  
Burst Pressure ◽  
Comparison Results ◽  
Artificial Neural

Mechanical damage is recognized as a problem that reduces the performance of oil and gas pipelines and has been the subject of continuous research. The artificial neural network in the spotlight recently is expected to be another solution to solve the problems relating to the pipelines. The deep neural network, which is on the basis of artificial neural network algorithm and is a method amongst various machine learning methods, is applied in this study. The applicability of machine learning techniques such as deep neural network for the prediction of burst pressure has been investigated for dented API 5L X-grade pipelines. To this end, supervised learning is employed, and the deep neural network model has four layers with three hidden layers, and the neural network uses the fully connected layer. The burst pressure computed by deep neural network model has been compared with the results of finite element analysis based parametric study, and the burst pressure calculated by the experimental results. According to the comparison results, it showed good agreement. Therefore, it is concluded that deep neural networks can be another solution for predicting the burst pressure of API 5L X-grade dented pipelines.

scholarly journals Nowcasting of Lumber Futures Price with Google Trends Index Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-20
Author(s):  
Mingtao He ◽  
Wenying Li ◽  
Brian K. Via ◽  
Yaoqi Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Machine Learning ◽  
Deep Learning ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Price Volatility ◽  
Google Trends ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Fresh Perspective ◽  
Futures Price

Abstract Firms engaged in producing, processing, marketing, or using lumber and lumber products always invest in futures markets to reduce the risk of lumber price volatility. The accurate prediction of real-time prices can help companies and investors hedge risks and make correct market decisions. This paper explores whether Internet browsing habits can accurately nowcast the lumber futures price. The predictors are Google Trends index data related to lumber prices. This study offers a fresh perspective on nowcasting the lumber price accurately. The novel outlook of employing both machine learning and deep learning methods shows that despite the high predictive power of both the methods, on average, deep learning models can better capture trends and provide more accurate predictions than machine learning models. The artificial neural network model is the most competitive, followed by the recurrent neural network model.

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