Multi-objective shape optimization of submarine hull using genetic algorithm integrated with computational fluid dynamics

Author(s):  
K. L. Vasudev ◽  
R. Sharma ◽  
S. K. Bhattacharyya

A multi-objective optimization framework is developed for design of submarine hull shape. Internal volume of the vehicle and its hydrodynamic drag are optimized by seamlessly integrating non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm and Reynolds averaged Navier–Stokes solver in a single code. The methodology seeks a geometric shape with minimum drag and maximum volume satisfying the constraints on the geometric design parameters given by a 5-parameter formula that describes the submarine hull. The shape of the sail is not a part of the optimization process, and only its longitudinal location over the submarine hull is optimized. Two design optimization approaches are proposed, solved and compared. In the first approach, the combined hull–sail location is optimized, and in the second, the hull shape without sail is optimized first, and for this optimized hull shape, the sail location is optimized next. Our reported results show that the former approach yields significantly lower drag.

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianzhong Cui ◽  
Hu Li ◽  
Dong Zhang ◽  
Yawen Xu ◽  
Fangwei Xie

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the flexible dynamic characteristics about hydro-viscous drive providing meaningful insights into the credible speed-regulating behavior during the soft-start. Design/methodology/approach A comprehensive dynamic transmission model is proposed to investigate the effects of key parameters on the dynamic characteristics. To achieve a trade-off between the transmission efficiency and time proportion of hydrodynamic and mixed lubrication, a multi-objective optimization of friction pair system by genetic algorithm is presented to obtain the optimal combination of design parameters. Findings Decreasing the engagement pressure or the ratio of inner and outer radius, increasing the lubricating oil viscosity or the outer radius will result in the increase of time proportion of hydrodynamic and mixed lubrication, as well as the transmission efficiency and its maximum value. After optimization, main dynamic parameters including the oil film thickness, angular velocity of the driven disk, viscous torque and total torque show remarkable flexible transmission characteristics. Originality/value Both the dynamic transmission model and multi-objective optimization model are established to analyze the effects of main design parameters on the dynamic characteristics of hydro-viscous flexible drive.


2019 ◽  
Vol 142 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Maral ◽  
C. B. Şenel ◽  
K. Deveci ◽  
E. Alpman ◽  
L. Kavurmacıoğlu ◽  
...  

Abstract Tip clearance is a crucial aspect of turbomachines in terms of aerodynamic and thermal performance. A gap between the blade tip surface and the stationary casing must be maintained to allow the relative motion of the blade. The leakage flow through the tip gap measurably reduces turbine performance and causes high thermal loads near the blade tip region. Several studies focused on the tip leakage flow to clarify the flow-physics in the past. The “squealer” design is one of the most common designs to reduce the adverse effects of tip leakage flow. In this paper, a genetic-algorithm-based optimization approach was applied to the conventional squealer tip design to enhance aerothermal performance. A multi-objective optimization method integrated with a meta-model was utilized to determine the optimum squealer geometry. Squealer height and width represent the design parameters which are aimed to be optimized. The objective functions for the genetic-algorithm-based optimization are the total pressure loss coefficient and Nusselt number calculated over the blade tip surface. The initial database is then enlarged iteratively using a coarse-to-fine approach to improve the prediction capability of the meta-models used. The procedure ends once the prediction errors are smaller than a prescribed level. This study indicates that squealer height and width have complex effects on the aerothermal performance, and optimization study allows to determine the optimum squealer dimensions.


2018 ◽  
Vol 875 ◽  
pp. 105-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Van Quynh Le ◽  
Khac Tuan Nguyen

In order to improve the vibratory roller ride comfort, a multi-objective optimization method based on the improved genetic algorithm NSGA-II is proposed to optimize the design parameters of cab’s isolation system when vehicle operates under the different conditions. To achieve this goal, 3D nonlinear dynamic model of a single drum vibratory roller was developed based on the analysis of the interaction between vibratory roller and soil. The weighted r.m.s acceleration responses of the vertical driver’s seat, pitch and roll angle of the cab are chosen as the objective functions. The optimal design parameters of cab’s isolation system are indentified based on a combination of the vehicle nonlinear dynamic model of Matlab/Simulink and the NSGA - II genetic algorithm method. The results indicate that three objective function values are reduced significantly to improve vehicle ride comfort.


2013 ◽  
Vol 756-759 ◽  
pp. 3136-3140
Author(s):  
Zhuo Yi Yang ◽  
Yong Jie Pang ◽  
Shao Lian Ma

Multi-objective arithmetic NSGA-II based on Pareto solution is investigated to deal with integrated optimal design of speedability and manoeuvre performances for submersible. Approximation model of resistance for serial revolving shape is constructed by hydrodynamic numerical calculations. The appraisement criterions of stability and mobility are calculated from linear equation of horizontal movement by estimating hydrodynamic coefficient of submersible. After optimization, the scattered Pareto solution of drag and turning diameter are gained, and from the solutions designer can select the reasonable one based on the actual requirement. The Pareto solution can ensure the minimum drag in this manoeuvre performance or the best manoeuvre performance in this drag value.


Author(s):  
Marcelo Ramos Martins ◽  
Diego F. Sarzosa Burgos

The cost of a new ship design heavily depends on the principal dimensions of the ship; however, dimensions minimization often conflicts with the minimum oil outflow (in the event of an accidental spill). This study demonstrates one rational methodology for selecting the optimal dimensions and coefficients of form of tankers via the use of a genetic algorithm. Therein, a multi-objective optimization problem was formulated by using two objective attributes in the evaluation of each design, specifically, total cost and mean oil outflow. In addition, a procedure that can be used to balance the designs in terms of weight and useful space is proposed. A genetic algorithm was implemented to search for optimal design parameters and to identify the nondominated Pareto frontier. At the end of this study, three real ships are used as case studies.


2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-81
Author(s):  
Anierudh Vishwanathan

This paper suggests a novel design of a multi cylinder internal combustion engine crankshaft which will convert the unnecessary/extra torque provided by the engine into speed of the vehicle. Transmission gear design has been incorporated with crankshaft design to enable the vehicle attain same speed and torque at lower R.P.M resulting in improved fuel economy provided the operating power remains same. This paper also depicts the reduction in the fuel consumption of the engine due to the proposed design of the crankshaft system. In order to accommodate the wear and tear of the crankshaft due to the gearing action, design parameters like crankpin diameter, journal bearing diameter, crankpin fillet radii and journal bearing fillet radii have been optimized for output parameters like stress which has been calculated using finite element analysis with ANSYS Mechanical APDL and minimum volume using integrated Artificial Neural Network-Multi objective genetic algorithm. The data set for the optimization process has been generated using Latin Hypercube Sampling technique.


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