Carlota Mendez Torrecillas , Hikaru G. Jolliffe , Richard Elkes , Gavin Reynolds , Magdalini Aroniada , Andrew Shier , Hugh Verrier , Sara Fathollahi , John Robertson
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A Machine Learning approach to transferable Loss-in-Weight feeder mass flow prediction from equipment configuration and material properties
The present work presents a model structure to predict Loss-in-Weight feeder mass flow performance equation parameters from material and equipment properties via three Machine Learning (ML) models using an ensemble-of-trees approach; the dataset represents 50 materials and material grades and two feeders (with multiple screws per feeder). One ML model is used for feed factor (mass/screw revolution) magnitude prediction, another for the range of feed factor decay behaviour, and a final ML model for refinement of the range to a scalar value. Feed factor magnitude is accurately predicted (test R2 of 0.94, reducing to 0.84 when inputs e.g. material properties are missing) and decay behaviour range is predicted with good accuracy (weighted F1 score of 86.4 %, and 78.6 % with missing inputs), while decay scalar refinement is challenging due to inherent variability. The present approach can be used for equipment pre-selection to determine which feeder-screw combination will likely deliver the mass flow required.
期刊介绍:
Powder Technology is an International Journal on the Science and Technology of Wet and Dry Particulate Systems. Powder Technology publishes papers on all aspects of the formation of particles and their characterisation and on the study of systems containing particulate solids. No limitation is imposed on the size of the particles, which may range from nanometre scale, as in pigments or aerosols, to that of mined or quarried materials. The following list of topics is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather to indicate typical subjects which fall within the scope of the journal's interests:
Formation and synthesis of particles by precipitation and other methods.
Modification of particles by agglomeration, coating, comminution and attrition.
Characterisation of the size, shape, surface area, pore structure and strength of particles and agglomerates (including the origins and effects of inter particle forces).
Packing, failure, flow and permeability of assemblies of particles.
Particle-particle interactions and suspension rheology.
Handling and processing operations such as slurry flow, fluidization, pneumatic conveying.
Interactions between particles and their environment, including delivery of particulate products to the body.
Applications of particle technology in production of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, foods, pigments, structural, and functional materials and in environmental and energy related matters.
For materials-oriented contributions we are looking for articles revealing the effect of particle/powder characteristics (size, morphology and composition, in that order) on material performance or functionality and, ideally, comparison to any industrial standard.