Abstract:
This research work involves the application of multivariate adaptive regression spline (MARS) for estimating back pressure (p) created in a condenser of a coal-fired thermal power plant. MARS employs the plant load (L) and temperature of cooling water (T) as input variables. The output of the MARS is condenser back pressure p^. The designed MARS-based model gives equations for determination of p. Further, the MARS-generated objective function is optimized by randomized search cross validation. Simulation study shows that the accuracy of the reported MARS model is quite satisfactory for the prediction of back pressure.