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In order to meet the demand of online optimal running, a novel soft sensor modeling approach based on Gaussian processes was proposed. The approach is moderately simple to implement and use without loss of performance. It is trained by optimizing the hyperparameters using the scaled conjugate gradient algorithm with the squared exponential covariance function employed. Experimental simulations show that the soft sensor modeling approach has the advantage via a real-world example in a refinery. Meanwhile, the method opens new possibilities for application of kernel methods to potential fields.
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Foundation item: Project (2002AA412010, 2004AA412050) supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China
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Xiong, Zh., Huang, Gh. & Shao, Hh. Soft sensor modeling based on Gaussian processes. J Cent. South Univ. Technol. 12, 469–471 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11771-005-0184-9
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