Keyword: optimization: simulated annealing

Found 552 papers in total
A simulated annealing approach for manufacturing cell formation with multiple identical machines
A simulated annealing approach for manufacturing cell formation with multiple identical machines
2003,
One of the crucial steps in the design of a cellular manufacturing system is the cell...
Application of a mixed simulated annealing–genetic algorithm heuristic for the two-dimensional orthogonal packing problem
Application of a mixed simulated annealing–genetic algorithm heuristic for the two-dimensional orthogonal packing problem
2003,
In this paper a pure meta-heuristic (genetic algorithm) and a mixed meta-heuristic...
Solving the shortest route cut and fill problem using simulated annealing
Solving the shortest route cut and fill problem using simulated annealing
2003,
This paper introduces the shortest route cut and fill problem (SRCFP). The SRCFP is an...
Optimal groundwater management in deltaic regions using simulated annealing and neural networks
Optimal groundwater management in deltaic regions using simulated annealing and neural networks
2003,
This study deals with the optimal management of groundwater in deltaic aquifer systems...
Symmetric quadrature rules on a triangle
Symmetric quadrature rules on a triangle
2003,
We present a class of quadrature rules on triangles in ℝ 2 which, somewhat...
Simulated annealing-based multiobjectve algorithms and their application for system reliability
Simulated annealing-based multiobjectve algorithms and their application for system reliability
2003,
The paper presents five simulated annealing based multiobjective algorithms –...
Heuristic optimization of experimental designs
Heuristic optimization of experimental designs
2003,
We propose to integrate different algorithms for constructing D -optimum designs for...
An experimental analysis of local minima to improve neighbourhood search
An experimental analysis of local minima to improve neighbourhood search
2003,
The paper reports the results from a number of experiments on local search algorithms...
FACOPT: a user friendly FACility layout OPTimization system
FACOPT: a user friendly FACility layout OPTimization system
2003,
The facility layout problem is a well-researched one. However, few effective and user...
A branch and bound algorithm to minimize completion time variance on a single processor
A branch and bound algorithm to minimize completion time variance on a single processor
2003,
In this paper we discuss a single machine scheduling problem with the objective of...
New heuristics for no-wait flowshops to minimize makespan
New heuristics for no-wait flowshops to minimize makespan
2003,
This paper addresses the m machine no-wait flowshop scheduling problem to minimize...
Strategic reserve design in the central coast of British Columbia: integrating ecological and industrial goals
Strategic reserve design in the central coast of British Columbia: integrating ecological and industrial goals
2003,
Few conservation reserves worldwide have been created in ways that are likely to...
Convergence of estimated optimal inventory levels in models with probabilistic demands
Convergence of estimated optimal inventory levels in models with probabilistic demands
2003,
The behavior of estimations of the optimal inventory level is analyzed. Two models are...
Modelling and analysis of wafer fabrication scheduling via generalized stochastic Petri net and simulated annealing
Modelling and analysis of wafer fabrication scheduling via generalized stochastic Petri net and simulated annealing
2003,
Some of the important characteristics of the semiconductor wafer fabrication factories...
A simulated annealing algorithm for finding consensus sequences
A simulated annealing algorithm for finding consensus sequences
2002,
Motivation: A consensus sequence for a family of related sequences is, as the name...
A simulated annealing genetic algorithm for the electrical power districting problem
A simulated annealing genetic algorithm for the electrical power districting problem
2003,
Due to a variety of political, economic, and technological factors, many national...
An indirect search algorithm for harvest-scheduling under adjacency constraints
An indirect search algorithm for harvest-scheduling under adjacency constraints
2003,
An indirect search heuristic is described for solving harvest-scheduling problems...
Hybrid GA and SA dynamic set-up planning optimisation
Hybrid GA and SA dynamic set-up planning optimisation
2002,
Set-up planning is used to determine the set-up of a workpiece with a certain...
A comparative study of metaheuristics for vehicle routing problem with stochastic demands
A comparative study of metaheuristics for vehicle routing problem with stochastic demands
2003,
The vehicle routing problem with stochastic demands is usually modeled as a stochastic...
Optimal operation of reservoir systems using simulated annealing
Optimal operation of reservoir systems using simulated annealing
2002,
A stochastic search technique, simulated annealing (SA), is used to optimize the...
A correlation and heuristic approach for obtaining production sequences requiring a minimum of tool replacements
A correlation and heuristic approach for obtaining production sequences requiring a minimum of tool replacements
2003,
This research presents a technique to obtain production sequences requiring minimal...
Parking capacity and pricing in park'n ride trips: A continuous equilibrium network design problem
Parking capacity and pricing in park'n ride trips: A continuous equilibrium network design problem
2002,
In this paper we consider the problem of designing parking facilities for park'n ride...
Creating continuous areas of old forest in long-term forest planning
Creating continuous areas of old forest in long-term forest planning
2000,
Harvest activities tend often to create landscapes where the old forest is fragmented...
Combining random and systematic search heuristic procedures for solving spatially constrained forest management scheduling models
Combining random and systematic search heuristic procedures for solving spatially constrained forest management scheduling models
2002,
This article analyzes three heuristics for solving forest management scheduling models...
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