Artificial Neural Network Prediction for Coke Strength after Reaction and Data Analysis

In this paper, the requirement for Coke quality prediction, its role in Blast furnaces, and the model output is explained. By applying method of Artificial Neural Networking (ANN) using back propagation (BP) algorithm, prediction model has been developed to predict CSR. Important blast furnace functions such as permeability, heat exchanging, melting, and reducing capacity are mostly connected to coke quality. Coke quality is further dependent upon coal characterization and coke making process parameters. The ANN model developed is a useful tool for process experts to adjust the control parameters in case of coke quality deviations. The model also makes it possible to predict CSR for new coal blends which are yet to be used in Coke Plant. Input data to the model was structured into 3 modules, for tenure of past 2 years and the incremental models thus developed assists in identifying the group causing the deviation of CSR.

Authors:

• Sulata Maharana
• B Biswas
• Adity Ganguly
• Ashok Kumar

Keywords:

• Artificial Neural Networks
• backpropagation
• CokeStrength after Reaction
• Multilayer Perceptron.

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