Discrete harmony search algorithm for scheduling and rescheduling the reprocessing problems in remanufacturing: a case study

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 965-981 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaizhou Gao ◽  
Ling Wang ◽  
Jianping Luo ◽  
Hua Jiang ◽  
Ali Sadollah ◽  
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2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-14
Author(s):  
Milan Čistý ◽  
Zbynek Bajtek ◽  
Anna Becová

Abstract There are many problems related to pipe network rehabilitation, the main one being how to provide an increase in the hydraulic capacity of a system. Because of its complexity the conventional optimizations techniques are poorly suited for solving this task. In recent years some successful attempts to apply modern heuristic methods to this problem have been published. The main part of the paper deals with applying such technique, namely the harmony search methodology, to network rehabilitation optimization considering both technical and economic aspects of the problem. A case study of the sprinkler irrigation system is presented in detail. Two alternatives of the rehabilitation design are compared. The modified linear programming method is used first with new diameters proposed in the existing network so it could satisfy the increased demand conditions with the unchanged topology. This solution is contrasted to the looped one obtained using a harmony search algorithm


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