PUBLICATIONS
The following publications, many of them authored by our President, have been selected to assist you in understanding the ANN technology and its related applications. A link to the full text of each publication has been provided where possible.

The ANN experts in drinking water supply

Journal Publications

  • Baxter, C.W., S.J. Stanley, Q. Zhang., D.W. Smith. 2002. Developing Artificial Neural Network Models of Drinking Water Treatment Processes: A Guide for Utilities. J. Environ. Eng. Sci . 1:201-211.
  • Baxter, C.W., R. Shariff, S.J. Stanley, D.W. Smith, Q. Zhang, and E.D. Saumer. 2002. Model-based Advanced Process Control of Coagulation. Wat. Sci. Tech. 45(4-5):9-17.
  • Baxter, C.W., Q. Zhang, S.J. Stanley, R. Shariff, R-R. T. Tupas, and H.L. Stark. 2001. Drinking Water Quality and Treatment: The Use of Artificial Neural Networks. Can. J. Civ. Eng. 28(Suppl. 1): 26-35.
  • Baxter, C.W., S.J. Stanley, and Q. Zhang. 1999. Development of a Full-scale Artificial Neural Network Model for the Removal of Natural Organic Matter by Enhanced Coagulation. AQUA. 48(4): 129-136.
  • Zhang, Q. and S.J. Stanley. 1999. Real-Time Water Treatment Process Control with Artificial Neural Networks. J. Env. Eng. 125(2):153 -160.
  • Zhang, Q. and S. J. Stanley. 1997. Forecasting Raw Water Quality Parameters for the North Saskatchewan River by Neural Network Modeling. Water Research 31(9): 2340-2350.
  • Jain, A. K., J. C. Mao and K. M. Mohiuddin. 1996. Artificial Neural Networks: A Tutorial. Computer 29(3): 31 - 44.
  • Psichogios, D. C. and L. H. Ungar. 1991. Direct and Indirect Model Based Control Using Artificial Neural Networks. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research 30: 2564-2573.

AWWA Research Foundation Reports

  • Baxter, C.W., R-R. T. Tupas, Q. Zhang, R. Shariff, S.J. Stanley, B.M. Coffey, and K.Graff. 2002. Artificial Intelligence Systems for Water Treatment Plant Optimization . Denver, Colo. : AWWARF and AWWA. 141 p.
  • Stanley, S.J., C.W. Baxter, and Q. Zhang. 2000. Process Modeling and Control of Enhanced Coagulation . Denver, Colo. : AWWARF and AWWA. 167 p.

Conference Publications

  • Baxter, C.W., S.J. Stanley, Q. Zhang, and D.W. Smith. 2000. Developing Artificial Neural Network Process Models: A Guide for Drinking Water Utilities. In Proceedings of the 6th Environmental Engineering Specialty Conference of the CSCE . London, ON.: CSCE.
  • Stark, H.L., S.J. Stanley, I.D. Buchanan. 2000. The Application of Artificial Neural Networks to Water Demand Modeling. In Proceedings of the 6th Environmental Engineering Specialty Conference of the CSCE . London, ON.: CSCE.