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E Oznergiz , C Ozsoy I Delice , and A Kural Jed Goodell September 9 th ,2009. Comparison of empirical and neural network hot-rolling process models. Introduction.
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E Oznergiz, C Ozsoy I Delice, and A Kural Jed Goodell September 9th,2009 Comparison of empirical and neural network hot-rolling process models
Introduction • A fast, reliable, and accurate mathematical model is needed to predict the rolling force, torque and exit temperature in the rolling process. • Function of Paper: To propose an adaptable neural network model for a rolling mill • Why important?
Neural Network? An Artificial Neural Network is a computer model designed to simulate the behavior of biological neural networks, as in pattern recognition, language processing, and problem solving, with the goal of self-directed information processing.
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Relevance to Course The paper shows an effective way to compute the needed rolling force, torque and temperature needed for hot rolling
Design Principles • Empirical Model • Lookup tables • Neural Network Empirical vs NN
Design parameters • Outputs: • Rolling force • Torque • Exit Temperature
Design Principles: Neural Network • MISO System– Multi Input Single Output • Back Propagation Algorithm • To find Force and Torque: • Inputs: Roll radius, number of revolutions, entry slab temperature, • entry and exit thickness. • Output: Force and Torque • To find Exit Temperature • Inputs: Energy required, exit thickness, radius, number of revolutions, • entry slab temperature, slab width, slab volume. • Output: Exit Temperature
Machines • Hot rolling mill at Eregli Iron and Steel Factory in Turkey. • The equipment: • Slab furnace • Pre-rolling mill • Reversible mill • Seven strip rolling stands • Cooling system • Shearing System • Data Acquisition and Computer control system
Experimental Equipment • Dimensions monitored during each pass by an X-ray • Temperature monitored with pyrometer • Roll force and torque monitored using four load cells placed along the mill
Results between models • NN model was 22 % better predictor for force, 24% better for torque, and 14 % better for exit temperature • Errors decreased by 85% for force, 97% for torque, and 92% for temperature
Conclusions • Practical use – faster rolling, reduction in energy , more flatness control • Simple learning method vs Adaptable NN • Offline vs Online – weight update • Industries most impacted – any industry using sheet metal