OKANE@UA1VM.BITNET ("Kevin O'Kane 348 6363", 205) (09/07/87)
Artificial Intelligence in Minerals
and Technology Conference
October 20-21, 1987
The University of Alabama
Ferguson Center
Tucaloosa, Alabama
Sponsored by:
United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Mines
Co-Sponsors:
The University of Alabama, College of Continuing Studies
The University of Alabama, College of Engineering
University of Missouri, Rolla
Colorado School of Mines
For information contact:
Dr. Jack R. Woodyard
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Tuscaloosa Research Center
(205) 759-9422
or
Registration Services
College of Continuing Studies
P.O. Box 2967
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 348-3000
Program Agenda:
1. Tutorial: Introduction to Neural Networks and Associa-
tive Memory (3.5 hours) Bart Kosko, Verac Corp.
2. Neural Networks Simulation for Welding Image Under-
standing.
3. Introduction to the University of Alabama Department of
Mechanical Engineering's Robotics Laboratory.
4. The Use of Expert Systems for Mineral Processing Appli-
cations.
5. Toward Fuzzy Expert Systems: An Example from Mineral
Identification.
6. Predicting Chemical Parameters with Prolog.
7. Experiences Gained form Using an Expert Systems
Approach in Process Management.
8. Knowledge Systems for Troubleshooting Production
Machines.
9. Use of Fuzzy Logic for Rule Based Control of Liquid
Level in Vessels.
10. The Goal of User Development and Maintenance of Expert
Systems.
11. Genetic Algorithm.
12. MICA - An Expert System.
13. Expert System for Material Selection.
14. Application of Re-Writing Techniques to Inference Tech-
niques.
15. Process Control with a General Purpose Fuzzy Expert
System.
16. Computer Architecture and Intelligent Systems for Real
Time Applications.
17. Role of AI in Analytical Instrumentation.
18. Application of Expert Systems Knowledge Refinement
Techniques in Material Technology.
19. Application of Artificial Intelligence to Alloy Design.
20. Use of Expert Systems in in Cast Metals Technology.
21. Prototyping of an Expert System for Troubleshooting of
Clinkers Grinding Mills.
22. CORDIAL: A PC Computer-based System for the Diagnosis
of Stress Corrosion Behavior in High Strength Aluminum
Alloy.
23. Artificial Intelligence in Automated Scrap Processing.
24. Applications of Expert Systems Technology at Bethlehem
Steel Corporation.
25. Panel Discussion, Summation and Conclusion.
For registration information, contact the Jack Woodyard or
Registration Services (given above) or OKANE at
UA1VM.BITNET.