Table 4: Statistical performance of the different algorithms evaluated for network A (exergy destruction).

Algorithm Neurons in hidden layer RMS COV LM 8 0.99981 0.057 0.43 LM 9 0.99993 0.048 0.109 LM 10 0.99991 0.069 0.189 SCG 8 0.97941 0.098 0.476 SCG 9 0.98302 0.087 0.390 SCG 10 0.96276 0.19 0.204 CGP 8 0.9869 0.0205 0.198 CGP 9 0.96478 0.501 0.169 CGP 10 0.97916 0.023 0.183