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Title: A neural network controller of a flotation process

Conference ·
OSTI ID:276700
 [1];  [2]
  1. Inst. Superior Tecnico, Lisboa (Portugal). Mining Dept.
  2. Technical Univ. of Lisbon, Lisboa (Portugal). Centro Valorizacao de Recursos Minerais

The dynamic control of a froth flotation section is simulated through a neural network feedback controller, trained in order to stabilize the concentrate metal grade and recovery by applying random step changes to the feed metal grade. The results of the application example show that this controller seems to be sufficiently robust and a good alternative to handle a non-linear process.

OSTI ID:
276700
Report Number(s):
CONF-9510120-; ISBN 0-87335-139-8; TRN: IM9636%%411
Resource Relation:
Conference: 19. international mineral processing congress, San Francisco, CA (United States), 22-27 Oct 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1995; Related Information: Is Part Of Proceedings of the 19. international mineral processing congress: Comminution and simulation and control. Volume 1; PB: 326 p.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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