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.