MRCNN: Multi-input residual convolution neural network for three-dimensional reconstruction of bubble flows from light field images
Accurate measurement of bubbles in air-water two-phase flows holds immense significance in the realm of thermal hydraulics assessments within nuclear reactors. Nevertheless, conventional bubble measurement techniques grapple with challenges encompassing system intricacy, limited real-time capabiliti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Nuclear Engineering and Technology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1738573324004595 |
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| Summary: | Accurate measurement of bubbles in air-water two-phase flows holds immense significance in the realm of thermal hydraulics assessments within nuclear reactors. Nevertheless, conventional bubble measurement techniques grapple with challenges encompassing system intricacy, limited real-time capabilities, and inaccuracies stemming from their inherent two-dimensional (2-D) nature. In response, we pioneered an innovative three-dimensional (3-D) analysis approach that leverages light field (LF) imaging diagnosis and deep learning algorithms. Unlike traditional 2-D reconstruction methods, our approach enables direct computation of bubble depth from LF images using digital refocusing technology. Following calibration, a seamless transformation is established between the camera coordinate system and the real-world coordinate system using a sharpness evaluation algorithm. This calibration process ensures precise alignment of refocused images with real-world positions. Subsequently, fully automated and highly accurate computations of bubble depth are realized from input images via the incorporation of a multi-input residual convolution neural network (MRCNN). The limitations of traditional two-dimensional imaging techniques are effectively addressed by this methodology, resulting in a reduction in measurement errors. The study confirms the feasibility of employing LF imaging diagnosis and deep learning algorithms for bubble measurements in an air-water two-phase flow, offering a significant improvement over traditional methods. |
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| ISSN: | 1738-5733 |