scholarly journals Existence of solutions and solving method of lexicographic problem of convex optimization with the linear criteria functions

Author(s):  
N.V. Semenova ◽  
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M.M. Lomaha ◽  
V.V. Semenov ◽  
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Among vector problems, the lexicographic ones constitute a broad significant class of problems of optimization. Lexicographic ordering is applied to establish rules of subordination and priority. Hence, a lot of problems including the ones of complex system optimization, of stochastic programming under a risk, of the dynamic character, etc. may be presented in the form of lexicographic problems of optimization. We have revealed the conditions of existence of solutions of multicriteria of lexicographic optimization problems with an unbounded set of feasible solutions on the basis of applying the properties of a recession cone of a con vex feasible set, the cone which puts it in order lexicographically with respect to optimization criteria. The obtained conditions may be successfully used while developing algorithms for finding the optimal solutions of the mentioned problems of lexicographic optimization. A method of finding the optimal solutions of convex lexico graphic problems with the linear functions of criteria is built and grounded on the basis of ideas of the method of linearization and the Kelley cutting plane method.

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 30-40
Author(s):  
Natalia V. Semenova ◽  
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Maria M. Lomaga ◽  
Viktor V. Semenov ◽  
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The lexicographic approach for solving multicriteria problems consists in the strict ordering of criteria concerning relative importance and allows to obtain optimization of more important criterion due to any losses of all another, to the criteria of less importance. Hence, a lot of problems including the ones of com­plex system optimization, of stochastic programming under risk, of dynamic character, etc. may be presented in the form of lexicographic problems of opti­mization. We have revealed conditions of existence and optimality of solutions of multicriteria problems of lexicographic optimization with an unbounded convex set of feasible solutions on the basis of applying properties of a recession cone of a convex feasible set, the cone which puts in order lexicographically a feasible set with respect to optimization criteria and local tent built at the boundary points of the feasible set. The properties of lexicographic optimal solutions are described. Received conditions and properties may be successfully used while developing algorithms for finding optimal solutions of mentioned problems of lexicographic optimization. A method of finding lexicographic of optimal solutions of convex lexicographic problems is built and grounded on the basis of ideas of method of linearization and Kelley cutting-plane method.


2016 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 5-11
Author(s):  
Andrzej Ameljańczyk

The paper presents a method of algorithms acceleration for determining Pareto-optimal solutions (Pareto Front) multi-criteria optimization tasks, consisting of pre-ordering (presorting) set of feasible solutions. It is proposed to use the generalized Minkowski distance function as a presorting tool that allows build a very simple and fast algorithm Pareto Front for the task with a finite set of feasible solutions.


2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-46
Author(s):  
LIANA CIOBAN ◽  
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DOREL I. DUCA ◽  

In this paper, we attach to the optimization problem ... where X is a subset of Rn, f : X → R, g : X → Rm and h : X → Rq are three functions, m, n, q ∈ N, a (0, 2)-η-approximated optimization problem (AP). We will study the connections between the feasible solutions of the η-approximated problem and the feasible solutions of the original problem. Then we will study the connections between the optimal solutions of Problem (AP) and the optimal solutions of Problem (P) via the saddle points of the two problems.


1990 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 520-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
René A. Poliquin

Set-valued mappings arise quite naturally in optimization and nonsmooth analysis. In optimization, typically one has a family of optimization problems that depend on some parameter. One can then associate to this family of problems the set-valued mappings that assign to the parameter the set of optimal solutions, the set of feasible solutions or the set of multipliers. Many of these set-valued mappings encountered in optimization have been shown to be “proto-differentiable” (see Rockafellar [16]) i.e., in some sense these set-valued mappings are “differentiable”. Using estimates provided by the proto-derivatives, see Proposition 2.1, one can then obtain information on how the sets depend on the parameter. The concept of proto-differentiation is described in Section 2.


Author(s):  
M. Hoffhues ◽  
W. Römisch ◽  
T. M. Surowiec

AbstractThe vast majority of stochastic optimization problems require the approximation of the underlying probability measure, e.g., by sampling or using observations. It is therefore crucial to understand the dependence of the optimal value and optimal solutions on these approximations as the sample size increases or more data becomes available. Due to the weak convergence properties of sequences of probability measures, there is no guarantee that these quantities will exhibit favorable asymptotic properties. We consider a class of infinite-dimensional stochastic optimization problems inspired by recent work on PDE-constrained optimization as well as functional data analysis. For this class of problems, we provide both qualitative and quantitative stability results on the optimal value and optimal solutions. In both cases, we make use of the method of probability metrics. The optimal values are shown to be Lipschitz continuous with respect to a minimal information metric and consequently, under further regularity assumptions, with respect to certain Fortet-Mourier and Wasserstein metrics. We prove that even in the most favorable setting, the solutions are at best Hölder continuous with respect to changes in the underlying measure. The theoretical results are tested in the context of Monte Carlo approximation for a numerical example involving PDE-constrained optimization under uncertainty.


Author(s):  
Bong Seong Jung ◽  
Bryan W. Karney

Genetic algorithms have been used to solve many water distribution system optimization problems, but have generally been limited to steady state or quasi-steady state optimization. However, transient events within pipe system are inevitable and the effect of water hammer should not be overlooked. The purpose of this paper is to optimize the selection, sizing and placement of hydraulic devices in a pipeline system considering its transient response. A global optimal solution using genetic algorithm suggests optimal size, location and number of hydraulic devices to cope with water hammer. This study shows that the integration of a genetic algorithm code with a transient simulator can improve both the design and the response of a pipe network. This study also shows that the selection of optimum protection strategy is an integrated problem, involving consideration of loading condition, device and system characteristics, and protection strategy. Simpler transient control systems are often found to outperform more complex ones.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 81-100
Author(s):  
Yao Peng ◽  
Zepeng Shen ◽  
Shiqi Wang

Multimodal optimization problem exists in multiple global and many local optimal solutions. The difficulty of solving these problems is finding as many local optimal peaks as possible on the premise of ensuring global optimal precision. This article presents adaptive grouping brainstorm optimization (AGBSO) for solving these problems. In this article, adaptive grouping strategy is proposed for achieving adaptive grouping without providing any prior knowledge by users. For enhancing the diversity and accuracy of the optimal algorithm, elite reservation strategy is proposed to put central particles into an elite pool, and peak detection strategy is proposed to delete particles far from optimal peaks in the elite pool. Finally, this article uses testing functions with different dimensions to compare the convergence, accuracy, and diversity of AGBSO with BSO. Experiments verify that AGBSO has great localization ability for local optimal solutions while ensuring the accuracy of the global optimal solutions.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2639 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
André V. Moreira ◽  
Tien F. Fwa ◽  
Joel R. M. Oliveira ◽  
Lino Costa

Pavement maintenance and rehabilitation programming requires the consideration of conflicting objectives to optimize its life-cycle costs. While there are several approaches to solve multiobjective problems for pavement management systems, when user costs or environmental impacts are considered the optimal solutions are often impractical to be accepted by road agencies, given the dominating share of user costs in the total life-cycle costs. This paper presents a two-stage optimization methodology that considers maximization of pavement quality and minimization of agency costs as the objectives to be optimized at the pavement section level, while at the network level, the objectives are to minimize agency and user costs. The main goal of this approach is to provide decision makers with a range of optimal solutions from which a practically implementable one could be selected by the agency. A sensitivity analysis and some trade-off graphics illustrate the importance in balancing all the objectives to obtain reasonable solutions for highway agencies. Multiobjective optimization problems at both levels are solved using genetic algorithms. The results of a case study indicate the applicability of the methodology.


2014 ◽  
Vol 984-985 ◽  
pp. 419-424
Author(s):  
P. Sabarinath ◽  
M.R. Thansekhar ◽  
R. Saravanan

Arriving optimal solutions is one of the important tasks in engineering design. Many real-world design optimization problems involve multiple conflicting objectives. The design variables are of continuous or discrete in nature. In general, for solving Multi Objective Optimization methods weight method is preferred. In this method, all the objective functions are converted into a single objective function by assigning suitable weights to each objective functions. The main drawback lies in the selection of proper weights. Recently, evolutionary algorithms are used to find the nondominated optimal solutions called as Pareto optimal front in a single run. In recent years, Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II (NSGA-II) finds increasing applications in solving multi objective problems comprising of conflicting objectives because of low computational requirements, elitism and parameter-less sharing approach. In this work, we propose a methodology which integrates NSGA-II and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) for solving a two bar truss problem. NSGA-II searches for the Pareto set where two bar truss is evaluated in terms of minimizing the weight of the truss and minimizing the total displacement of the joint under the given load. Subsequently, TOPSIS selects the best compromise solution.


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