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Neurocontroller development for nonlinear processes utilising evolutionary reinforcement learning

Conradie, Alex van Eck (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The growth in intelligent control has primarily been a reaction to the realisation that nonlinear control theory has been unable to provide practical solutions to present day control challenges. ...

The adsorption characteristics of precious and base metals on four different ion-exchange resins

Els, Ellis Raymond (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Adsorption tests were conducted with four different ion-exchange resins to determine the equilibrium adsorption of a range of precious and base metals. The adsorption characteristics were determined ...

The bio-disposal of lignocellulose substances with activated sludge

Qi, Bing Cui (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Lignocellulose is the principal form of biomass in the biosphere and therefore the predominant renewable source in the environment. However, owing to the chemical and structural complexity of lignocellulose ...

An experimental study of slag foaming

Stadler, S. A. C. (Susanna Aletta Carolina) (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Slag foaming occurs in several pyrometallurgical processes. These processes include steelmaking in basic oxygen steelmaking furnaces and electric arc furnaces (EAF) as well as various non-ferrous ...

Monitoring of froth systems using principal component analysis

Kharva, Mohamed (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Flotation is notorious for its susceptibility to process upsets and consequently its poor performance, making successful flotation control systems an elusive goal. The control of industrial flotation ...

A neurocontrol paradigm for intelligent process control using evolutionary reinforcement learning

Conradie, Alex van Eck (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2004-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A Neurocontrol Paradigm for Intelligent Process Control using Evolutionary Reinforcement Learning Balancing multiple business and operational objectives within a comprehensive control strategy is a ...