Predictive Energy Requirement Models in Bio-fiber Comminution Process

Nourishment Essential Requirement for Bio-Hydrogen Production in Anaerobic Condition

Texture-based Liberation Models for Comminution

The relation between breakage mechanisms and liberation is critical in mineral processing. Recent studies underline the importance of texture in liberation. This study reviews relevant liberation models and proposes a new method for generating particles using image processing algorithms. One new texture simulation method and its relevance for liberation simulation is also introduced.

Predictive control with Gaussian process models

This paper describes model-based predictive control based on Gaussian processes. Gaussian process models provide a probabilistic nonparametric modelling approach for black-box identification of non-linear dynamic systems. It offers more insight in variance of obtained model response, as well as fewer parameters to determine than other models. The Gaussian processes can highlight areas of the in...

Predictive Models of the Energy Consumption in Intelligent Buildings

In this work we present a novel approach to energy saving in buildings through the identification of the relevant parameters and the application of Soft Computing techniques to generate predictive models of energy consumption in buildings. To verify the feasibility of this proposal, we apply our approach to a reference building for which we have contextual data from a complete year of monitorin...

Determination of Bio-Oxidation Energy Released by Thermophiles in Secondary and Mixed Bio-Solids

Reaction constants and heat release during thermophilic aerobic digestion of typical secondary and mixed sludges were determined. Maximum reaction constant, determined by measuring the amounts of biodegradable volatile suspended solids (bVSS) removed, occurred in the temperature range of 55-60 ºC. Measurement of heat releases were carried out, at the same range, by the aid of a temperature ...