1. Contour maps for simultaneous increase in yield strength and elongation of hot extruded aluminum alloy 6082Iztok Peruš, Goran Kugler, Simon Malej, Milan Terčelj, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: In this paper, the Conditional Average Estimator artificial neural network (CAE ANN) was used to analyze the influence of chemical composition in conjunction with selected process parameters on the yield strength and elongation of an extruded 6082 aluminum alloy (AA6082) profile. Analysis focused on the optimization of mechanical properties as a function of casting temperature, casting speed, addition rate of alloy wire, ram speed, extrusion ratio, and number of extrusion strands on one side, and different contents of chemical elements, i.e., Si, Mn, Mg, and Fe, on the other side. The obtained results revealed very complex non-linear relationships between all of these parameters. Using the proposed approach, it was possible to identify the combinations of chemical composition and process parameters as well as their values for a simultaneous increase of yield strength and elongation of extruded profiles. These results are a contribution of the presented study in comparison with published research results of similar studies in this field. Application of the proposed approach, either in the research and/or in industrial aluminum production, suggests a further increase in the relevant mechanical properties. Ključne besede: AA6082, hot extrusion, mechanical properties, yield strength, elongation, artificial neural networks, analysis Objavljeno v DKUM: 12.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 0
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2. CAE artificial neural network applied to the design of incrementally launched prestressed concrete bridgesTomaž Goričan, Milan Kuhta, Iztok Peruš, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Bridges are typically designed by reputable, specialized engineering and design companies with years of experience. In these firms, experienced engineers share and pass on their knowledge to younger colleagues. However, when these experts retire, some of the knowledge is lost forever. As a subset of artificial intelligence methods, artificial neural networks (ANNs) can solve the problem of acquiring, transferring, and preserving specialized expert knowledge. This article describes the possible application of CAE ANN to acquire knowledge and to assist in the design of incrementally launched prestressed concrete bridges. Therefore, multidimensional graphs in the form of iso-curves of equal values were created, allowing practicing engineers to understand complex relationships between design parameters. The graphs also contain information about the reliability of the results, which is defined by an estimated parameter. The general rule is that results based on a larger number of actual data points are more reliable. Finally, an ANN BD assistant is proposed as an application that assists engineers and designers in the early stages of design and/or established engineers and designers in variant studies and design parameter optimization. Ključne besede: artificial neural networks, bridge design, incremental launching method, expert knowledge, reliability of predictions, prestressed concrete bridges Objavljeno v DKUM: 10.03.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 8
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3. New approach for automated explanation of material phenomena (AA6082) using artificial neural networks and ChatGPTTomaž Goričan, Milan Terčelj, Iztok Peruš, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Artificial intelligence methods, especially artificial neural networks (ANNs), have increasingly been utilized for the mathematical description of physical phenomena in (metallic) material
processing. Traditional methods often fall short in explaining the complex, real-world data observed
in production. While ANN models, typically functioning as “black boxes”, improve production
efficiency, a deeper understanding of the phenomena, akin to that provided by explicit mathematical
formulas, could enhance this efficiency further. This article proposes a general framework that
leverages ANNs (i.e., Conditional Average Estimator—CAE) to explain predicted results alongside
their graphical presentation, marking a significant improvement over previous approaches and those
relying on expert assessments. Unlike existing Explainable AI (XAI) methods, the proposed framework mimics the standard scientific methodology, utilizing minimal parameters for the mathematical
representation of physical phenomena and their derivatives. Additionally, it analyzes the reliability
and accuracy of the predictions using well-known statistical metrics, transitioning from deterministic
to probabilistic descriptions for better handling of real-world phenomena. The proposed approach
addresses both aleatory and epistemic uncertainties inherent in the data. The concept is demonstrated through the hot extrusion of aluminum alloy 6082, where CAE ANN models and predicts
key parameters, and ChatGPT explains the results, enabling researchers and/or engineers to better
understand the phenomena and outcomes obtained by ANNs. Ključne besede: artificial neural networks, automatic explanation, hot extrusion, aluminum alloy, large language models, ChatGPT Objavljeno v DKUM: 27.02.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 3
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4. Detection of AI-generated synthetic images with a lightweight CNNAdrian Lokner Lađević, Tin Kramberger, Renata Kovačević, Dino Vlahek, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: convolutional neural networks, generative adversarial networks, classification, synthetic images, explanable artificial intelligence Objavljeno v DKUM: 29.01.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 7
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5. Accuracy is not enough: optimizing for a fault detection delayMatej Šprogar, Domen Verber, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This paper assesses the fault-detection capabilities of modern deep-learning models. It highlights that a naive deep-learning approach optimized for accuracy is unsuitable for learning fault-detection models from time-series data. Consequently, out-of-the-box deep-learning strategies may yield impressive accuracy results but are ill-equipped for real-world applications. The paper introduces a methodology for estimating fault-detection delays when no oracle information on fault occurrence time is available. Moreover, the paper presents a straightforward approach to implicitly achieve the objective of minimizing fault-detection delays. This approach involves using pseudo-multi-objective deep optimization with data windowing, which enables the utilization of standard deep-learning methods for fault detection and expanding their applicability. However, it does introduce an additional hyperparameter that needs careful tuning. The paper employs the Tennessee Eastman Process dataset as a case study to demonstrate its findings. The results effectively highlight the limitations of standard loss functions and emphasize the importance of incorporating fault-detection delays in evaluating and reporting performance. In our study, the pseudo-multi-objective optimization could reach a fault-detection accuracy of 95% in just a fifth of the time it takes the best naive approach to do so. Ključne besede: artificial neural networks, deep learning, fault detection, accuracy, multi-objective optimization Objavljeno v DKUM: 30.11.2023; Ogledov: 363; Prenosov: 29
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6. Nature-inspired algorithms for hyperparameter optimization : magistrsko deloFilip Glojnarić, 2019, magistrsko delo Opis: This master thesis is focusing on the utilization of nature-inspired algorithms for hyperparameter optimization, how they work and how to use them. We present some existing methods for hyperparameter optimization as well as propose a novel method that is based on six different nature-inspired algorithms: Firefly algorithm, Grey Wolf Optimizer, Particle Swarm Optimization, Genetic algorithm, Differential Evolution, and Hybrid Bat algorithm. We also show the optimization results (set of hyperparameters) for each algorithm and we present the plots of the accuracy for each combination and handpicked one. In discussion of the results, we provide the answers on our research questions as well as propose ideas for future work. Ključne besede: artificial intelligence, artificial neural networks, machine learning, nature-inspired algorithms, evolutionary algorithms Objavljeno v DKUM: 09.12.2019; Ogledov: 2232; Prenosov: 122
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7. FORMULATION, PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NANOEMULSIONS FOR PARENTERAL NUTRITION : doctoral disertationDušica Mirković, 2019, doktorska disertacija Opis: The aim of this doctoral research was to develop and optimize parenteral nanoemulsions as well as the total parenteral nutrition (TPN) admixture containing a nanoemulsion obtained in the course of the optimization process (hereinafter referred to as optimal nanoemulsion), and to examine their physicochemical and biological quality as well. In addition, the quality of the prepared nanoemulsions was compared with the quality of the industrial nanoemulsion (Lipofundin® MCT/LCT 20%), and, in the end, the TPN admixture initially prepared was also compared with the admixture into which the industrial emulsion was incorporated.
Parenteral nanoemulsions that were considered in this dissertation were prepared by the high-pressure homogenization method. This method is the most widely applied method for the production of nanoemulsions due to the shortest length of homogenization time, the best-obtained homogeneity of the product and the smallest droplet diameter.
For the nanoemulsion formulation, preparation and optimization purposes, by using, firstly, the concept of the computer-generated fractional design, and, after that, the full experimental design, the assessment of both direct effects of different formulation and process parameters (the oil phase type, the emulsifier type and concentration, a number of homogenization cycles and the pressure under which homogenization was carried out) as well as the effects of their interactions on the characteristics of prepared nanoemulsions was performed.
Monitoring the nanoemulsion physical and chemical stability parameters was carried out immediately after their preparation, and then after 10, 30 and 60 days. It included the visual inspection, the measurement of the droplet diameter (the mean and volume droplet diameter), the polydispersity index, the ζ-potential, the pH value, the electrical conductivity, and the peroxide number. After the preparation and after 60 days, the biological evaluation (the sterility test and the endotoxic test) of the prepared nanoemulsions was carried out. As far as the characterization of the TPN admixture is concerned, it included practically the same parameters. The dynamics of monitoring the characteristics of the TPN admixture was determined on the basis of practical needs of hospitalized patients (0h, 24h and 72h).
The scope and comprehensiveness of this issue indicated the need to divide the doctoral dissertation into three basic stages. The first stage was preliminary. Using the 24-1 fractional factorial design, nanoemulsions for the parenteral nutrition were prepared. They contained either a combination of soybean and fish oil, or a combination of medium chain triglycerides and fish oil. In addition, the type and the amount of an emulsifier used, a number of high-pressure homogenization cycles, and the homogenization pressure, were also varied. The measurement of the above-mentioned parameters for the industrial nanoemulsion was parallely carried out (Lipofundin® MCT/LCT 20%). The objective of this part of the research was to identify critical numerical factors having the most significant effect on the characteristics that define the prepared parenteral nanoemulsions. Parameters that were singled out as the result of this stage of the research (the emulsifier concentration and a number of homogenization cycles) were used as independent variables in the second stage of the research. Ključne besede: nanoemulsions, total parenteral nutrition admixtures, high pressure homogenization, design of experiments, optimization, analysis of variance, artificial neural networks Objavljeno v DKUM: 07.06.2019; Ogledov: 11996; Prenosov: 22
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9. The accuracy of the germination rate of seeds based on image processing and artificial neural networksUroš Škrubej, Črtomir Rozman, Denis Stajnko, 2015, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This paper describes a computer vision system based on image processing and machine learning techniques which was implemented for automatic assessment of the tomato seed germination rate. The entire system was built using open source applications Image J, Weka and their public Java classes and linked by our specially developed code. After object detection, we applied artificial neural networks (ANN), which was able to correctly classify 95.44% of germinated seeds of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Ključne besede: image processing, artificial neural networks, seeds, tomato Objavljeno v DKUM: 14.11.2017; Ogledov: 1588; Prenosov: 489
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10. Prediction of wine sensorial quality by routinely measured chemical propertiesAdriána Bednárová, Roman Kranvogl, Darinka Brodnjak-Vončina, Tjaša Jug, 2014, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The determination of the sensorial quality of wines is of great interest for wine consumers and producers since it declares the quality in most of the cases. The sensorial assays carried out by a group of experts are time-consuming and expensive especially when dealing with large batches of wines. Therefore, an attempt was made to assess the possibility of estimating the wine sensorial quality with using routinely measured chemical descriptors as predictors. For this purpose, 131 Slovenian red wine samples of different varieties and years of production were analysed and correlation and principal component analysis were applied to find inter-relations between the studied oenological descriptors. The method of artificial neural networks (ANNs) was utilised as the prediction tool for estimating overall sensorial quality of red wines. Each model was rigorously validated and sensitivity analysis was applied as a method for selecting the most important predictors. Consequently, acceptable results were obtained, when data representing only one year of production were included in the analysis. In this case, the coefficient of determination (R2) associated with training data was 0.95 and that for validation data was 0.90. When estimating sensorial quality in categorical form, 94 % and 85 % of correctly classified samples were achieved for training and validation subset, respectively. Ključne besede: overall sensorial quality, prediction, Slovenian wine, artificial neural networks, multivariate data analysis Objavljeno v DKUM: 03.04.2017; Ogledov: 1602; Prenosov: 410
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