Electrical Impedance Tomography of Industrial Two-Phase Flow Based on Radial Basis Function Neural Network Optimized by the Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm

In electrical impedance tomography (EIT) detection of industrial two-phase flows, the Gauss-Newton algorithm is often used for imaging. In complex cases with multiple bubbles, this method has poor imaging accuracy. To address this issue, a new algorithm called the artificial bee colony–optimized rad...

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Main Authors: Zhiheng Zhu, Gang Li, Mingzhang Luo, Peng Zhang, Zhengyang Gao
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Gang Li
Mingzhang Luo
Peng Zhang
Zhengyang Gao
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Gang Li
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Peng Zhang
Zhengyang Gao
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description In electrical impedance tomography (EIT) detection of industrial two-phase flows, the Gauss-Newton algorithm is often used for imaging. In complex cases with multiple bubbles, this method has poor imaging accuracy. To address this issue, a new algorithm called the artificial bee colony–optimized radial basis function neural network (ABC-RBFNN) is applied to industrial two-phase flow EIT for the first time. This algorithm aims to enhance the accuracy of image reconstruction in electrical impedance tomography (EIT) technology. The EIDORS-v3.10 software platform is utilized to generate electrode data for a 16-electrode EIT system with varying numbers of bubbles. This generated data is then employed as training data to effectively train the ABC-RBFNN model. The reconstructed electrical impedance image produced from this process is evaluated using the image correlation coefficient (ICC) and root mean square error (RMSE) criteria. Tests conducted on both noisy and noiseless test set data demonstrate that the ABC-RBFNN algorithm achieves a higher ICC value and a lower RMSE value compared to the Gauss–Newton algorithm and the radial basis function neural network (RBFNN) algorithm. These results validate that the ABC-RBFNN algorithm exhibits superior noise immunity. Tests conducted on bubble models of various sizes and quantities, as well as circular bubble models, demonstrate the ABC-RBFNN algorithm’s capability to accurately determine the size and shape of bubbles. This outcome confirms the algorithm’s generalization ability. Moreover, when experimental data collected from a 16-electrode EIT experimental device is employed as test data, the ABC-RBFNN algorithm consistently and accurately identifies the size and position of the target. This achievement establishes a solid foundation for the practical application of the algorithm.
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spelling doaj.art-f83f80903a69432594a5a6bce8e3b95b2023-11-19T08:52:39ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202023-09-012317764510.3390/s23177645Electrical Impedance Tomography of Industrial Two-Phase Flow Based on Radial Basis Function Neural Network Optimized by the Artificial Bee Colony AlgorithmZhiheng Zhu0Gang Li1Mingzhang Luo2Peng Zhang3Zhengyang Gao4School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434023, ChinaSchool of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434023, ChinaSchool of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434023, ChinaSchool of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434023, ChinaSchool of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434023, ChinaIn electrical impedance tomography (EIT) detection of industrial two-phase flows, the Gauss-Newton algorithm is often used for imaging. In complex cases with multiple bubbles, this method has poor imaging accuracy. To address this issue, a new algorithm called the artificial bee colony–optimized radial basis function neural network (ABC-RBFNN) is applied to industrial two-phase flow EIT for the first time. This algorithm aims to enhance the accuracy of image reconstruction in electrical impedance tomography (EIT) technology. The EIDORS-v3.10 software platform is utilized to generate electrode data for a 16-electrode EIT system with varying numbers of bubbles. This generated data is then employed as training data to effectively train the ABC-RBFNN model. The reconstructed electrical impedance image produced from this process is evaluated using the image correlation coefficient (ICC) and root mean square error (RMSE) criteria. Tests conducted on both noisy and noiseless test set data demonstrate that the ABC-RBFNN algorithm achieves a higher ICC value and a lower RMSE value compared to the Gauss–Newton algorithm and the radial basis function neural network (RBFNN) algorithm. These results validate that the ABC-RBFNN algorithm exhibits superior noise immunity. Tests conducted on bubble models of various sizes and quantities, as well as circular bubble models, demonstrate the ABC-RBFNN algorithm’s capability to accurately determine the size and shape of bubbles. This outcome confirms the algorithm’s generalization ability. Moreover, when experimental data collected from a 16-electrode EIT experimental device is employed as test data, the ABC-RBFNN algorithm consistently and accurately identifies the size and position of the target. This achievement establishes a solid foundation for the practical application of the algorithm.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/17/7645electrical impedance tomography (EIT)artificial bee colony (ABC)radial basis function neural network (RBFNN)image reconstructiontwo-phase flow
spellingShingle Zhiheng Zhu
Gang Li
Mingzhang Luo
Peng Zhang
Zhengyang Gao
Electrical Impedance Tomography of Industrial Two-Phase Flow Based on Radial Basis Function Neural Network Optimized by the Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm
Sensors
electrical impedance tomography (EIT)
artificial bee colony (ABC)
radial basis function neural network (RBFNN)
image reconstruction
two-phase flow
title Electrical Impedance Tomography of Industrial Two-Phase Flow Based on Radial Basis Function Neural Network Optimized by the Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm
title_full Electrical Impedance Tomography of Industrial Two-Phase Flow Based on Radial Basis Function Neural Network Optimized by the Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm
title_fullStr Electrical Impedance Tomography of Industrial Two-Phase Flow Based on Radial Basis Function Neural Network Optimized by the Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm
title_full_unstemmed Electrical Impedance Tomography of Industrial Two-Phase Flow Based on Radial Basis Function Neural Network Optimized by the Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm
title_short Electrical Impedance Tomography of Industrial Two-Phase Flow Based on Radial Basis Function Neural Network Optimized by the Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm
title_sort electrical impedance tomography of industrial two phase flow based on radial basis function neural network optimized by the artificial bee colony algorithm
topic electrical impedance tomography (EIT)
artificial bee colony (ABC)
radial basis function neural network (RBFNN)
image reconstruction
two-phase flow
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/17/7645
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