Mechanism-Guided Transfer Learning: Mechanism-Guided Residual Networks for Surface Tension Prediction in Electroslag Remelting CaF2-Based Slag
摘要
In the metallurgical field, the surface tension of CaF2-based slag systems is critical for smelting process control and optimization, yet accurate prediction remains hindered by data sparsity and nonlinear coupling among components. We propose PI-TL-ResNet, a physics-guided transfer-learning ResNet that integrates physical mechanism constraints, deep residual architecture, and transfer-learning strategies. Pre-training on a large multi-component slag dataset and fine-tuning on a smaller target-component set mitigates data scarcity and improves generalization. Compared with physically based models, generic neural networks, and mainstream regression methods, PI-TL-ResNet delivers superior accuracy and stability, with most predictions within ± 10 mN/m—meeting industrial tolerance. For cases exceeding this tolerance, interval-constrained soft labels (±10 mN/m) are applied to redefine outputs within physically admissible neighborhoods. This approach smooths the learning targets near boundaries, suppresses overfitting to isolated points, and stabilizes predictions in low-density regions, thus enhancing model robustness without compromising precision. This study establishes a high-precision, generalizable, and physically consistent framework for predicting metallurgical properties, offering strong potential for industrial deployment.