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Xianwu Huang1, Yuxiao Wang1, Haili Shang2
1School of Information Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Science & Technology, Baotou 014010, China.
ACS Omega
|March 20, 2023
Summary
This study introduces a novel method to repair blurred pixels in flotation foam images, enhancing visual feature extraction for improved flotation process control. The developed technique ensures high-quality data for intelligent adjustment of flotation field parameters.
Area of Science:
- Image processing
- Mineral processing
- Artificial intelligence
Background:
- Flotation foam visual features are critical for process control.
- Image noise and blur in flotation fields hinder accurate feature extraction and segmentation.
- Foam visual properties correlate strongly with real-time flotation conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a method for repairing blurred pixels in flotation foam images.
- To enhance image datasets for improved network model training.
- To provide high-quality images for extracting essential foam-feature information.
Main Methods:
- A novel fifth-order residual structure was developed to enhance network learning capacity.
- The proposed method repairs blurred pixels in foam images, addressing noise and blur challenges.
- Stacked network structures were utilized to enlarge the network architecture.
Main Results:
- The method effectively repairs blurred foam images across various blurring conditions.
- Restored images provide high-quality visual features for analysis.
- The technique lays the groundwork for intelligent flotation parameter adjustment.
Conclusions:
- The developed image repair method significantly improves the quality of flotation foam images.
- Enhanced image data facilitates more accurate feature extraction and segmentation.
- This research supports the intelligent adjustment of flotation processes through improved visual data analysis.
