20 research outputs found
Including Expert Knowledge in Finite Element Models by Means of Fuzzy Based Parameter Estimation
Abstract: In this paper we present a novel approach for modelling spatial distributed biochemical and environmental processes like the growth of plants and the related biochemical reactions. One of the main challenges for modelling of spatial distributed phenomena is the estimation of the model parameters. The physical phenomena like flow and mass transport can be described by PDEs of fluid dynamics, but for effects like growth rates often no analytic models are available. However, in many cases experts have knowledge about the system behaviour that can be formulated by a set of if-then-rules. As this kind of knowledge can easily be handled by so-called Fuzzy models we propose the coupling of FEM models with such Fuzzy models. By this means one or more parameters of the classical PDEs are estimated by Fuzzy Models. Besides the natural inclusion of expert knowledge a second benefit of this approach consists in the fact that Fuzzy Models can describe even very nonlinear phenomena. The proposed approach is applied for modelling the growth of algae of Orbetello lake in Italy
A review on integration of artificial intelligence into water quality modelling
2005-2006 > Academic research: refereed > Publication in refereed journalAccepted ManuscriptPublishe
A review on the integration of artificial intelligence into coastal modeling
Author name used in this publication: Kwokwing Chau2005-2006 > Academic research: refereed > Publication in refereed journalAccepted ManuscriptPublishe
Prediction of Spatial-Temporal Distribution of Algal Metabolites in Eagle Creek Reservoir, Indianapolis, IN
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)In this research, Environmental Fluid Dynamic Code (EFDC) and Adaptive- Networkbased
Fuzzy Inference System Models (ANFIS) were developed and implemented to
determine the spatial-temporal distribution of cyanobacterial metabolites: 2-MIB and
geosmin, in Eagle Creek Reservoir, IN. The research is based on the current need for
understanding algae dynamics and developing prediction methods for algal taste and odor
release events.
In this research the methodology for prediction of 2-MIB and geosmin production was
explored. The approach incorporated a combination of numerical and heuristic modeling
to show its capabilities in prediction of cyanobacteria metabolites. The reservoir’s
variable data measured at monitoring stations and consisting of chemical/physical and
biological parameters with the addition of calculated mixing conditions within the
reservoir were used to train and validate the models. The Adaptive – Network based
Fuzzy Inference System performed satisfactorily in predicting the metabolites, in spite of
multiple model constraints. The predictions followed the generally observed trends of
algal metabolites during the three seasons over three years (2008-2010). The randomly
selected data pairs for geosmin for validation achieved coefficient of determination of
0.78, while 2-MIB validation was not accepted due to large differences between two
observations and their model prediction. Although, these ANFIS results were accepted,
the further application of the ANFIS model coupled with the numerical models to predict
spatio-temporal distribution of metabolites showed serious limitations, due to numerical
model calibration errors. The EFDC-ANFIS model over-predicted Pseudanabaena spp.
biovolumes for selected stations. The predicted value was 18,386,540 mm3/m3, while
observed values were 942,478 mm3/m3. The model simulating Planktothrix agardhii gave
negative biovolumes, which were assumed to represent zero values observed at the
station. The taste and odor metabolite, geosmin, was under-predicted as the predicted
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concentration was 3.43 ng/L in comparison to observed value of 11.35 ng/l. The 2-MIB
model did not validate during EFDC to ANFIS model evaluation.
The proposed approach and developed methodology could be used for future applications
if the limitations are appropriately addressed
Development of a Conceptual, Mathematical and Model of System Dynamics for Landfill Water Treatment
Leachate is a major problem in landfills due to the type and amount of pollutants. In Croatia, the usual way of handling leachate is recirculation back to the landfill body. However, this method poses a danger of their leakage into the environment, especially during periods of increased precipitation. Leachate is heavily polluted with organic matter, and its spillage into the environment can cause environmental incident. This paper presents a model for efficient treatment of landfill water contaminated with organic matter, based on the operating parameters of the actual water treatment system. The aim of this scientific research is to develop a model for landfill water treatment and to design a methodology suitable for significant patterns of organic matter pollution behaviour. The developed conceptual model is a computer-based model that uses randomly selected values from the theoretical probability distribution of the applied variables. The mathematical model is based on a system of differential equations solved by the Runge-Kutta method. To validate the model, a nonparametric test was applied, given that the distributions are asymmetric non-Gaussian distributions. The methodology proposed in this paper is based on simulation modelling as a useful method in environmental protection. The developed and validated model has proven that landfill water can be effectively and economically purified. Simulation modelling and environmental informatics can effectively contribute to solving environmental problems on the computer without unnecessary risk to the environment