A novel CFD-MILP-ANN approach for optimizing sensor placement, number, and source localization in large-scale gas dispersion from unknown locations

A novel CFD-MILP-ANN approach for optimizing sensor placement, number, and source localization in large-scale gas dispersion from unknown locations

Illegal practices like open electronic waste incineration release hazardous pollutants, endangering the environment and human health. The Internet of Things (IoT) enables online real-time gas concentrations, but its capability to predict leak sources accurately remains a challenge. A large amount of...

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Main Authors: Yiming Lang, Michelle Xin Yi Ng, Kai Xiang Yu, Binghui Chen, Peng Chee Tan, Khang Wei Tan, Weng Hoong Lam, Parthiban Siwayanan, Kek Seong Kim, Thomas Shean Yaw Choong, Joon Yoon Ten, Zhen Hong Ban
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Series:Digital Chemical Engineering
Subjects:
Source localization
Machine learning
CFD simulation
Optimization
Gas dispersion
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772508124000784
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Summary:Illegal practices like open electronic waste incineration release hazardous pollutants, endangering the environment and human health. The Internet of Things (IoT) enables online real-time gas concentrations, but its capability to predict leak sources accurately remains a challenge. A large amount of historical data is required to train the source localization model, as gas dispersion is affected by wind speed and wind direction. Furthermore, sensor placement critically affects precise detection and prediction. This study introduces an innovative approach integrating Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP), and Artificial Neural Network modeling (ANN). CFD was utilized for machine learning model training. The MILP was used to optimize sensor placement, while the ANN model was used to optimize sensor number. The source localization model was again realized by the ANN model with optimized sensors data. The trained model was able to identify the unknown illegal electronic waste treatment locations with 97.22 % accuracy in this study. This method allows for the rapid detection of gas sources, as well as the execution of an emergency response, in line with Sustainable Development Goal Target 3.9.
ISSN:2772-5081

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