Connectionist models of a crude oil distillation column for real time optimisation

This study presents the development of connectionist or artificial neural network (ANN) models of a crude oil distillation column that can be utilised for real time optimization (RTO). The column is an actual distillation tower in operation in a refinery in Malaysia. Connectionist models develop...

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Main Author: Mohd. Yusof, Khairiyah
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2002
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/953/1/CT_RSCE02.pdf
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description This study presents the development of connectionist or artificial neural network (ANN) models of a crude oil distillation column that can be utilised for real time optimization (RTO). The column is an actual distillation tower in operation in a refinery in Malaysia. Connectionist models developed for RTO are different than for process control applications because they are steady state, multivariable models. Training data for the network models was generated using a reconciled steady state process model simulated in the Aspen Plus process simulator. All ANN models were coded and simulated in MATLAB. Two types of feedforward network models were developed and compared: multi-layer perceptron (MLP) with adaptive learning rates and radial basis function networks (RBFN). The RBFN models were found to yield better and more consistent predictions with shorter training times than the MLP models. Grouping suitable output variables in a network model were found to give better predictions, and allow the complex, multivariable model of the crude tower to be more manageable.
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spelling utm.eprints-9532017-07-23T03:18:54Z http://eprints.utm.my/953/ Connectionist models of a crude oil distillation column for real time optimisation Mohd. Yusof, Khairiyah TP Chemical technology This study presents the development of connectionist or artificial neural network (ANN) models of a crude oil distillation column that can be utilised for real time optimization (RTO). The column is an actual distillation tower in operation in a refinery in Malaysia. Connectionist models developed for RTO are different than for process control applications because they are steady state, multivariable models. Training data for the network models was generated using a reconciled steady state process model simulated in the Aspen Plus process simulator. All ANN models were coded and simulated in MATLAB. Two types of feedforward network models were developed and compared: multi-layer perceptron (MLP) with adaptive learning rates and radial basis function networks (RBFN). The RBFN models were found to yield better and more consistent predictions with shorter training times than the MLP models. Grouping suitable output variables in a network model were found to give better predictions, and allow the complex, multivariable model of the crude tower to be more manageable. 2002 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.utm.my/953/1/CT_RSCE02.pdf Mohd. Yusof, Khairiyah (2002) Connectionist models of a crude oil distillation column for real time optimisation. In: Regional Symposium on Chemical Engineering 2002, Songkla, Thailand, 2002, Thailand.
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title_full Connectionist models of a crude oil distillation column for real time optimisation
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title_full_unstemmed Connectionist models of a crude oil distillation column for real time optimisation
title_short Connectionist models of a crude oil distillation column for real time optimisation
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