Optimized Artificial Neural Network for Evaluation: C4 Alkylation Process Catalyzed by Concentrated Sulfuric Acid.

In this work, an artificial neural network was first achieved and optimized for evaluating product distribution and studying the octane number of the sulfuric acid-catalyzed C4 alkylation process in the stirred tank and rotating packed bed. The feedstock compositions, operating conditions, and reactor types were considered as input parameters into the artificial neural network model. Algorithm, transfer function, and framework were investigated to select the optimal artificial neural network model.