Fuzzy-neural networks based on subtractive clustering and its applications in soft sensor

A soft sensor modeling method is presented in this paper, it selects optimal fuzzy rules by tuning the radius of a subtractive cluster center to generate a T-S fuzzy model. The radius of a cluster center is adjusted to select optimal number of fuzzy rules, to acquire a fuzzy model with perfect generalization capability Then, the parameter is fine-tuned by means of a hybrid gradient descent (GD) and least-squares estimation (LSE) approach. Finally, the method is used to model a PDU Naphtha's Dry Point, simulation results show that it can determine the optimal model quickly and achieve satisfactory prediction precision.