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Vol: 55(69) No: 4 / December 2010 

Dynamic High Order Neural Networks. An Application for Inter-stand Tension Modelling in a Steel Cold Mill
Eugen Arinton
“Dunărea de Jos” University, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Stiintei-2, 800146 Galaţi, Romania, phone: (40) 236-470 905, e-mail: Eugen.Arinton@ugal.ro
Sergiu Caraman
“Dunărea de Jos” University, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Stiintei-2, 800146 Galaţi, Romania, e-mail: Sergiu.Caraman@ugal.ro


Keywords: dynamic neural networks, high order neurons, system identification, cold rolling process

Abstract
The paper presents a particular type of multi-layer neural networks that can be used for modelling non-linear dynamic processes. The neurons of these networks are characterized by non-linearly pre-processed inputs. Dynamic properties can be obtained by adding a filter to the neuron. The networks, built with this type of neurons, have a structure that develops during the training process in such a way that fits the complexity of the modelled system. Applications of these networks for the system identification of a complex industrial process are discussed in the final part.

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