Artificial Intelligence techniques applied as estimator in chemical process systems - A literature survey

The versatility of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in process systems is not restricted to modelling and control only, but also as estimators to estimate the unmeasured parameters as an alternative to the conventional observers and hardware sensors. These estimators, also known as software sensors have...

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Main Authors: Mohd Ali, J., Hussain, M., Tade, Moses, Zhang, J.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Elsevier Ltd 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/6272
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author Mohd Ali, J.
Hussain, M.
Tade, Moses
Zhang, J.
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Tade, Moses
Zhang, J.
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description The versatility of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in process systems is not restricted to modelling and control only, but also as estimators to estimate the unmeasured parameters as an alternative to the conventional observers and hardware sensors. These estimators, also known as software sensors have been successfully applied in many chemical process systems such as reactors, distillation columns, and heat exchanger due to their robustness, simple formulation, adaptation capabilities and minimum modelling requirements for the design. However, the various types of AI methods available make it difficult to decide on the most suitable algorithm to be applied for any particular system. Hence, in this paper, we provide a broad literature survey of several AI algorithms implemented as estimators in chemical systems together with their advantages, limitations, practical implications and comparisons between one another to guide researchers in selecting and designing the AI-based estimators. Future research suggestions and directions in improvising and extending the usage of these estimators in various chemical operating units are also presented.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-62722018-07-03T05:56:31Z Artificial Intelligence techniques applied as estimator in chemical process systems - A literature survey Mohd Ali, J. Hussain, M. Tade, Moses Zhang, J. The versatility of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in process systems is not restricted to modelling and control only, but also as estimators to estimate the unmeasured parameters as an alternative to the conventional observers and hardware sensors. These estimators, also known as software sensors have been successfully applied in many chemical process systems such as reactors, distillation columns, and heat exchanger due to their robustness, simple formulation, adaptation capabilities and minimum modelling requirements for the design. However, the various types of AI methods available make it difficult to decide on the most suitable algorithm to be applied for any particular system. Hence, in this paper, we provide a broad literature survey of several AI algorithms implemented as estimators in chemical systems together with their advantages, limitations, practical implications and comparisons between one another to guide researchers in selecting and designing the AI-based estimators. Future research suggestions and directions in improvising and extending the usage of these estimators in various chemical operating units are also presented. 2015 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/6272 10.1016/j.eswa.2015.03.023 Elsevier Ltd restricted
spellingShingle Mohd Ali, J.
Hussain, M.
Tade, Moses
Zhang, J.
Artificial Intelligence techniques applied as estimator in chemical process systems - A literature survey
title Artificial Intelligence techniques applied as estimator in chemical process systems - A literature survey
title_full Artificial Intelligence techniques applied as estimator in chemical process systems - A literature survey
title_fullStr Artificial Intelligence techniques applied as estimator in chemical process systems - A literature survey
title_full_unstemmed Artificial Intelligence techniques applied as estimator in chemical process systems - A literature survey
title_short Artificial Intelligence techniques applied as estimator in chemical process systems - A literature survey
title_sort artificial intelligence techniques applied as estimator in chemical process systems - a literature survey
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/6272