Research Article

Data-Driven Optimal Control for Pulp Washing Process Based on Neural Network

Table 9

Optimization results of the pulp washing process.

Independent variablesInlet pulp consistency (kg/m3)Inlet pulp flow (m3/h)Inlet water flow (m3/h)DFWeight

Before optimization2.1117.534.70.5ω 1 = 0.4, ω2 = 0.3, ω3 = 0.3, β = 0.5
After optimization2.4129.7253.2

Dependent variablesBaume degree (Be)Residual soda (g/L)Outlet slurry (T/h)Cost (yuan/ton)Weight

Before optimization7.25462.398246.7513.2ω 1 = 0.4, ω2 = 0.3, ω3 = 0.3, β = 0.5
After optimization9.30032.1848311.2810.9