Journal: Engineering Optimization

Found 669 papers in total
Robust multiattribute decision making under risk and uncertainty in engineering design
Robust multiattribute decision making under risk and uncertainty in engineering design
2005,
In this article, the problem of choosing from a set of design alternatives based upon...
Rank-based ant colony optimization applied to dynamic traveling salesman problems
Rank-based ant colony optimization applied to dynamic traveling salesman problems
2005,
This study proposes a rank-based colony optimization (ACO) of method with a rank-based...
Improved simulated annealing with step width adaptation for Langmuir probe tuning
Improved simulated annealing with step width adaptation for Langmuir probe tuning
2005,
In a previous investigation, a simulated annealing (SA) method was developed to...
Novel orthogonal simulated annealing with fractional factorial analysis to solve global optimization problems
Novel orthogonal simulated annealing with fractional factorial analysis to solve global optimization problems
2005,
A classical simulated annealing (SA) method is a generic probabilistic and heuristic...
An effective heuristic for scheduling a yard crane to handle jobs with different ready times
An effective heuristic for scheduling a yard crane to handle jobs with different ready times
2005,
In land-constrained port container terminals, yard cranes are commonly used for...
Inverse modelling of multi-objective thermodynamically optimized turbojet engines using the Group Method of Data Handling-type neural networks and evolutionary algorithms
Inverse modelling of multi-objective thermodynamically optimized turbojet engines using the Group Method of Data Handling-type neural networks and evolutionary algorithms
2005,
A novel approach is presented in this article for obtaining inverse mapping of...
An augmented Lagrange programming optimization neural network for short-term hydroelectric generation scheduling
An augmented Lagrange programming optimization neural network for short-term hydroelectric generation scheduling
2005,
An approach based on augmented Lagrange programming neural networks is proposed for...
Modelling and optimization of a multistage flash desalination process
Modelling and optimization of a multistage flash desalination process
2005,
The multistage flash (MSF) desalination process is a widespread and vitally important...
A fuzzy proportional-derivative controller for engineering optimization problems using an optimality criteria approach
A fuzzy proportional-derivative controller for engineering optimization problems using an optimality criteria approach
2005,
This paper proposes a fuzzy proportional-derivative (PD) controller optimization...
Tolerance synthesis by a new method for system reliability-based optimization
Tolerance synthesis by a new method for system reliability-based optimization
2005,
The performance–cost ratio of a product may be significantly improved by a...
Optimal design and control of a reactive distillation system
Optimal design and control of a reactive distillation system
2005,
This article presents the design and control of a reactive distillation system...
A fuzzy expected value-based goal programming model for product planning using quality function deployment
A fuzzy expected value-based goal programming model for product planning using quality function deployment
2005,
Product planning is one of four important processes in new product development using...
Optimal inspection policies with predictive and preventive maintenance
Optimal inspection policies with predictive and preventive maintenance
2005,
A model is proposed to study the inspection and maintenance policy of systems whose...
Capacitated network design considering survivability: an evolutionary approach
Capacitated network design considering survivability: an evolutionary approach
2004,
This paper presents an evolutionary approach to design of capacitated networks...
Efficient evolutionary optimization through the use of a cultural algorithm
Efficient evolutionary optimization through the use of a cultural algorithm
2004,
This paper introduces a cultural algorithm that uses domain knowledge to improve the...
Developments of the cluster oriented genetic algorithm
Developments of the cluster oriented genetic algorithm
2004,
The paper reviews the development of the cluster-oriented genetic algorithm (COGA)...
Fuzzy clustering based hierarchical metamodeling for design space reduction and optimization
Fuzzy clustering based hierarchical metamodeling for design space reduction and optimization
2004,
For computation-intensive design problems, metamodeling techniques are commonly used...
Decomposition-based design optimization method using genetic co-evolution
Decomposition-based design optimization method using genetic co-evolution
2004,
The paper examines new strategies for the implementation of genetic algorithms in a...
Hybrid simplex search and particle swarm optimization for the global optimization of multimodal functions
Hybrid simplex search and particle swarm optimization for the global optimization of multimodal functions
2004,
This article proposes the hybrid Nelder–Mead (NM)–Particle Swarm...
Mode-pursuing sampling method for global optimization on expensive black-box functions
Mode-pursuing sampling method for global optimization on expensive black-box functions
2004,
The presence of black-box functions in engineering design, which are usually...
Sequential stochastic comparison algorithm for simulation optimization
Sequential stochastic comparison algorithm for simulation optimization
2004,
Developing efficient methods for solving discrete simulation optimization problems is...
An evolutionary algorithm to generate alternatives (EAGA) for engineering optimization problems
An evolutionary algorithm to generate alternatives (EAGA) for engineering optimization problems
2004,
Typically for a real optimization problem, the optimal solution to a mathematical...
An improved particle swarm optimizer for mechanical design optimization problems
An improved particle swarm optimizer for mechanical design optimization problems
2004,
This paper presents an improved particle swarm optimizer (PSO) for solving mechanical...
Hybridizing a genetic algorithm with an artificial immune system for global optimization
Hybridizing a genetic algorithm with an artificial immune system for global optimization
2004,
This paper proposes an algorithm based on a model of the immune system to handle...
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