SELF-ORGANIZING MAPS FOR ANALYSIS OF EPS-BATCH PROCESS

Self-organizing maps (SOM) have been successfully applied in many fields of research. In this paper, we demonstrate the use of SOM-based method for the analysis of EPS-batch process. A data set of EPS-batch process was used for training a SOM. This SOM could be used for estimating the optimal amounts of the stabilisation agent. The results of a validation data set showed a good agreement between the actual and estimated amounts of the stabilisation agent. Based on this model a Web application was made for test use at the plant. The results indicate that the SOM method can also be efficiently applied to the analysis of the batch process.