In this study, an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) approach is utilized to perform a parametric study on the process of extraction of lubricants from heavy petroleum cuts. To train the model, we used field data collected from an industrial plant. Operational conditions of feed and solvent flow rate, Temperature of streams and mixing rate were considered as the input to the model, whereas the flo...

We present an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) approach to predict stock market indices, particularly with respect to the forecast of their trend movements up or down. Exploiting different Neural Networks architectures, we provide numerical analysis of concrete financial time series. In particular, after a brief résumé of the existing literature on the subject, we consider the Multi-layer Percep...

creep compliance is one of the fundamental tests of mechanistic- empirical flexible pavement design procedure in the aashto 2002 design guide. in this research, a new artificial neural network model for estimating the hma creep compliance with the generalization ability of r=0.949 has been developed successfully using feed forward multi layer perceptron artificial neural networks (anns) with le...

Decision Neural Network is a new approach for solving multi-objective decision-making problems based on artificial neural networks. Using inaccurate evaluation data, network training has improved and the number of educational data sets has decreased. The available training method is based on the gradient decent method (BP). One of its limitations is related to its convergence speed. Therefore,...

We propose a reconfigurable neural network structure which has capability to process supervised or unsupervised learning algorithm computation. The proposed structure is based on modular structure which can configure artificial neural network architecture flexibly. Main processing unit of the proposed structure is designed to obtain flexibility of its internal structure by specific instructions...

Voiced/unvoiced classification is a task from the field of acoustics to assess the vocal folds’ contribution to speech production within a given piece of sound. However, it is a difficult task, commonly approached through means of digital signal processing, which usually delivers subpar results, especially in the transition regions between the two classes. Artificial neural networks deliver res...

In this paper, a new method of bandwidth estimation using variation of slot length on interdigital band pass filter has been presented using artificial neural networks for desired frequency range between 1.7—2.5 GHz. Interdigital filter is multifinger periodic structure which offers compact filter design space. An ANN model has been developed and tested for estimating the cut off frequency of b...

precipitation is one of important parameters of climatology and atmospheric science that have more importance in human life. recently, extensive flood and drought entered many damage to most parts of the world. precipitation forecasting and alerts management role is responsible for these problems. today, artificial neural networks are one of developed method that applied for estimate and predic...