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Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Management of Coagulation Treatment Engineering System

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Jingfeng Liu, Yizhou Long, Guocheng Zhu, Andrew Hursthouse

Summary

Researchers reviewed the application of artificial intelligence and neural networks in water treatment coagulation systems. The study found that AI-based approaches can effectively predict water quality parameters and optimize chemical dosing, potentially improving the removal of contaminants including microplastics from drinking water treatment processes.

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In this paper, the application of artificial intelligence, especially neural networks, in the field of water treatment is comprehensively reviewed, with emphasis on water quality prediction and chemical dosage optimization. It begins with an overview of machine learning and deep learning concepts relevant to water treatment. Key advances and challenges in using neural networks for coagulation processes are thoroughly analyzed, including the automation of coagulant dosing, dosage level optimization, and efficiency comparisons of modeling approaches. Applications of neural networks in predicting pollutant levels and supporting water quality monitoring are explored. The review identifies avenues for improving coagulation-based modeling with neural networks, such as enhancing data quality, employing feature engineering, refining model selection criteria, and improving cross-validation methods. The necessity of continuous monitoring and adaptive optimization strategies is emphasized. Challenges such as the complexity of coagulation processes, feedback control signal acquisition, and model adaptability from simulations to real-world settings are discussed. Cost control and resource management in water treatment are also highlighted, emphasizing the optimized chemical dosage to reduce expenses while maintaining water quality compliance. In summary, this review provides valuable insights into the current state of neural network applications in water treatment and highlights key areas for further research and development. Integrating AI into coagulation processes has the potential to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of drinking water treatment.

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