Definition of Neural Networks:

The Neural networks are defined as the systems of interconnected neurons. Neurons or Nerve
Cells are the basic building blocks of brains which are the biological neural networks. The
structure of Neuron is as show below

Types of Artificial Neural Networks:

Feedback ANN – In these type of ANN, the output goes back into the network to achieve the
best-evolved results internally. The feedback network feeds information back into itself and is
well suited to solve optimization problems, according to the University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Center for Atmospheric Research. Feedback ANNs are used by the Internal system error
corrections.
Feed Forward ANN – A feed-forward network is a simple neural network consisting of an input
layer, an output layer and one or more layers of neurons.Through evaluation of its output by
reviewing its input, the power of the network can be noticed base on group behavior of the
connected neurons and the output is decided. The main advantage of this network is that it learns
to evaluate and recognize input patterns.
Classification-Prediction ANN –It is the subset of feed-forward ANN and the classification-
prediction ANN is applied to data-mining scenarios. The network is trained to identify particular
patterns and classify them into specific groups and then further classify them into “novel
patterns” which are new to the network.

Modular Neural Network:

Modular Neural Networks have a collection of different networks working independently and
contributing towards the output. Each neural network has a set of inputs that are unique
compared to other networks constructing and performing sub-tasks. These networks do not
interact or signal each other in accomplishing the tasks.

Principles of neural network

Human brains as metaphors of statistical models
Neural Networks in Computer VisionLearning Mechanism: Correction of Mistakes
Modularity Is Back-Prop’s Perk for Software Eng
Image Classification
Successful Architecture In Computer Vision
Determining A Neuron’s Speciality

Applications of Artificial Neural Networks:

 Artificial neural network applications have been used in the field of solar energy for modeling
and design of a solar steam generating plant.
 They are useful in system modeling, such as in implementing complex mapping and system
identification.
 ANN are used for the estimation of heating-loads of buildings, parabolic-trough collector’s
intercept factor and local concentration ratio
 ANN are used in diverse applications in control, robotics, pattern recognition, forecasting,
medicine, power systems, manufacturing, optimization, signal processing, and social/psychological
sciences.
 They have also been used for the prediction of air flows in a naturally ventilated test room and
for the prediction of the energy  consumption of solar buildings.
 They are able to handle noisy and incomplete data and also able to deal with non-linear
problems
 The use of artificial neural-networks in ventilating and air-conditioning systems,
refrigeration,modeling, heating, load-forecasting, control of power-generation systems and solar
radiation.