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Multi-objective evolutionary polynomial regression-based prediction of energy consumption probing.
Hossein Bonakdari1, Isa Ebtehaj1, Azam Akhbari2
1Department of Civil Engineering, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran and Water and Wastewater Research Center, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
Summary
This study optimizes electrocoagulation (EC) for synthetic wastewater treatment by analyzing energy consumption (EnC). Evolutionary polynomial regression with a multi-objective genetic algorithm accurately predicts EnC, identifying optimal process conditions.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Engineering
- Water Treatment Technologies
- Wastewater Management
Background:
- Electrocoagulation (EC) is a viable method for treating synthetic wastewater.
- Energy consumption (EnC) is a critical factor in evaluating the efficiency of EC processes.
- Optimizing EC requires understanding the impact of various operational parameters.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and optimize energy consumption (EnC) during the electrocoagulation of synthetic wastewater.
- To develop an accurate predictive model for EnC using evolutionary polynomial regression and a multi-objective genetic algorithm (EPR-MOGA).
- To analyze the influence of key parameters (pH, dye concentration, voltage, electrolyte concentration, time) on EnC.
Main Methods:
- Electrocoagulation (EC) experiments were conducted on synthetic wastewater.
- Parameters studied include initial pH, initial dye concentration, applied voltage, initial electrolyte concentration, and treatment time.
- Evolutionary polynomial regression combined with a multi-objective genetic algorithm (EPR-MOGA) was used for modeling and optimization.
- Partial derivative sensitivity analysis was employed to assess variable influence.
Main Results:
- The EPR-MOGA Model 1 demonstrated high accuracy in predicting EnC, with low error indices (MARE = 0.35, RMSE = 2.33, SI = 0.23) and a high coefficient of determination (R² = 0.98).
- EPR-MOGA was found to be a feasible and effective alternative to reduced quadratic multiple regression methods for EnC prediction.
- Sensitivity analysis revealed the trends of EnC variation concerning the input variables.
Conclusions:
- The EPR-MOGA approach provides a simple and accurate method for estimating energy consumption in electrocoagulation processes.
- Optimized process conditions derived from this model can enhance the efficiency of synthetic wastewater treatment.
- This study offers a valuable tool for predicting and minimizing energy consumption in industrial electrocoagulation applications.
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