Identifying first-principles models for bubble column aeration using machine learning

Peter Jul-Rasmussen, Arijit Chakraborty, Venkat Venkatasubramanian, Xiaodong Liang, Jakob Kjøbsted Huusom

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Abstract

Mass transfer of oxygen is investigated in this work using a pilot-scale bubble column unit with a two-fluid nozzle for aeration. First-principles models for the bubble column unit are identified by utilizing concepts in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), and applying the same to experimental data. By combining process knowledge with data-driven modeling, we discovered interpretable models for oxygen transport phenomena in bubble columns. By virtue of obtaining symbolic models, it is possible to perform post-hoc analyses on the same in order to gain physical insights into the mechanisms occurring in the system -- a convenience lost when using black-box models such as neural networks. This provides valuable understanding which can be applied when modeling more complex systems such as fermentation processes.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 33rd European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering
EditorsAntonis Kokossis, Michael C. Georgiadis, Efstratios N. Pistikopoulos
Volume52
PublisherElsevier
Publication date2023
Pages1089-1094
ISBN (Print)978-0-443-23553-5, 978-0-443-15274-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event33rd European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering - Athens, Greece
Duration: 18 Jun 202321 Jun 2023

Conference

Conference33rd European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period18/06/202321/06/2023
SeriesComputer Aided Chemical Engineering
Volume52
ISSN1570-7946

Keywords

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Hybrid AI
  • Interpretable models
  • Mechanistic modeling

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