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A hybrid statistical approach for modeling and optimization of RON: a comparative study and combined application of response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN) based on design of experiment (DOE)

Elfghi, F. M. (2016) A hybrid statistical approach for modeling and optimization of RON: a comparative study and combined application of response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN) based on design of experiment (DOE). Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 113 . pp. 264-272. ISSN 0263-8762

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Abstract

The main purpose of catalytic reforming unit is to upgrade low-octane naphtha to high-octane gasoline. In this work, the estimation capacities of the response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN), to determine the research octane number (RON) of reformates produced from the catalytic naphtha reforming unit were investigated. The article presents a comparative study and combined application between response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural networks (ANN) based on design of experiment (DOE) strategy in the modeling and prediction of the research octane number (RON). In this study, DOE–CCRD full factorial design was incorporated into the ANN methodology, so the need of a large quantity of training data was avoided. ANN methodology showed a very obvious advantage over RSM for both data fitting and estimation capabilities. Based on the results of analysis of variance (ANOVA), a multiple determination coefficient of 0.8 and 0.99 were obtained for both RSM and ANN respectively. It has been found that by employing RSM approach coupled with ANN model based on DOE strategy, the visualization of the experimental points in three dimensional spaces can disclose qualitatively and quantitatively the activity relationships. This approach of combination of RSM–ANN–DOE has revealed its ability to solve a quadratic polynomial model involving solving, optimization, complexity and difficult relationships especially nonlinear ones may be investigated without complicated equations involved. The study revealed that, the maximum RON of 88 was obtained at the optimum conditions offered by RSM. Furthermore, at the optimal conditions of (T = 521 °C, P = 37.6 bar, LHSV = 2.02 h−1), the maximum RON of 98 was obtained for the ANN model. However, the models were implemented for the construction of 3D response surface plots from the ANN and RSM models in order to show the most effective variables as well as the effects of their interaction on the research octane number.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:Catalytic reforming, Complex networks, Design, Design of experiments, Naphthas, Neural networks, Nonlinear equations, Surface properties, Three dimensional computer graphics, Central composite designs, Determination coefficients, Modeling and optimization, Modeling and predictions, Naphtha reforming, Research octane number, Response surface methodology, Three dimensional space, Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
Subjects:T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions:Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology
ID Code:71565
Deposited By: Widya Wahid
Deposited On:20 Nov 2017 08:28
Last Modified:20 Nov 2017 08:28

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