scholarly journals An application of genetic algorithm to optimize the 3-Joint carangiform fish robot’ s links to get the desired straight velocity

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Phu Duc Huynh ◽  
Tuong Quan Vo

Biomimetic robot is a new branch of researched field which is developing quickly in recent years. Some of the popular biomimetic robots are fish robot, snake robot, dog robot, dragonfly robot, etc. Among the biomimetic underwater robots, fish robot and snake robot are mostly concerned. In this paper, we study about an optimization method to find the design parameters of fish robot. First, we analyze the dynamic model of the 3-joint Carangiform fish robot by using Lagrange method. Then the Genetic Algorithm (GA) is used to find the optimal lengths’ values of fish robot’s links. The constraint of this optimization problem is that the values of fish robot’s links are chosen that they can make fish robot swim with the desired straight velocity. Finally, some simulation results are presented to prove the effectiveness of the proposed method

Author(s):  
Zijian Guo ◽  
Tanghong Liu ◽  
Wenhui Li ◽  
Yutao Xia

The present work focuses on the aerodynamic problems resulting from a high-speed train (HST) passing through a tunnel. Numerical simulations were employed to obtain the numerical results, and they were verified by a moving-model test. Two responses, [Formula: see text] (coefficient of the peak-to-peak pressure of a single fluctuation) and[Formula: see text] (pressure value of micro-pressure wave), were studied with regard to the three building parameters of the portal-hat buffer structure of the tunnel entrance and exit. The MOPSO (multi-objective particle swarm optimization) method was employed to solve the optimization problem in order to find the minimum [Formula: see text] and[Formula: see text]. Results showed that the effects of the three design parameters on [Formula: see text] were not monotonous, and the influences of[Formula: see text] (the oblique angle of the portal) and [Formula: see text] (the height of the hat structure) were more significant than that of[Formula: see text] (the angle between the vertical line of the portal and the hat). Monotonically decreasing responses were found in [Formula: see text] for [Formula: see text] and[Formula: see text]. The Pareto front of [Formula: see text] and[Formula: see text]was obtained. The ideal single-objective optimums for each response located at the ends of the Pareto front had values of 1.0560 for [Formula: see text] and 101.8 Pa for[Formula: see text].


2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 1315-1332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohtasham Mohebbi ◽  
Hamed Dadkhah ◽  
Hamed Rasouli Dabbagh

This article presents a new approach for designing effective smart base isolation systems composed of a low-damping linear base isolation and a semi-active magneto-rheological damper. The method is based on transforming the design procedure of the hybrid base isolation system into a constrained optimization problem. The magneto-rheological damper command voltages have been determined using H2/linear quadratic Gaussian and clipped-optimal control algorithms. Through a sensitivity analysis to identify the effective design parameters, base isolation and control algorithm parameters have been taken as design variables and optimally determined using genetic algorithm. To restrict increases in floor accelerations, the objective function of the optimization problem has been defined as minimizing the maximum base drift while putting specific constraint on the acceleration response. For illustration, the proposed method has been applied to design a semi-active hybrid isolation system for a four-story shear building under earthquake excitation. The results of numerical simulations show the effectiveness, simplicity, and capability of the proposed method. Furthermore, it has been shown that using the proposed method, the acceleration of the isolated structure can also be incorporated into design process and practically controlled with a slight sacrifice of control effectiveness in reducing the base drift.


2015 ◽  
Vol 783 ◽  
pp. 83-94
Author(s):  
Alberto Borboni

In this work, the optimization problem is studied for a planar cam which rotates around its axis and moves a centered translating roller follower. The proposed optimization method is a genetic algorithm. The paper deals with different design problems: the minimization of the pressure angle, the maximization of the radius of curvature and the minimization of the contact pressure. Different types of motion laws are tested to found the most suitable for the computational optimization process.


2014 ◽  
Vol 953-954 ◽  
pp. 673-679
Author(s):  
Yang Yang Wang ◽  
Ping Fang Hu ◽  
Fei Lei ◽  
Na Zhu ◽  
Tian Hua Wu ◽  
...  

A design method for ground-coupled heat pump (GCHP) systems with specific constraint conditions is proposed. The total borehole number, borehole depth, borehole space and average velocity of fluid in the U-tube are considered as variables in the optimization problem. The optimization problem of four variables is transformed into that of single decision variable. A case study, which includes different schemes for designing GCHP systems of an office building and the corresponding economic analysis, is performed with the aid of simulation software. The result shows that optimal design parameters could be found in an economic optimization problem with specific constraint conditions. Additionally, design parameters may have a notable influence on the energy consumption of circulating pumps. The optimization method in this paper could be utilized by engineering designers for reference.


2007 ◽  
Vol 339 ◽  
pp. 37-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.H. Khim ◽  
Chun Hong Park ◽  
H.S. Lee ◽  
S.W. Kim

This paper describes the vacuum-compatible air bearing designed with a cascaded exhaust scheme to minimize the leakage of air in a vacuum environment. The design of the air bearing, including the differential exhaust system, required great care because several design parameters, such as the number of exhaust stages, diameter and length of the exhaust tube, pumping speed and ultimate pressure of the vacuum pump, and seal length and gap greatly influenced the leakage of air and thus the degree of vacuum. A leakage analysis was performed to estimate the chamber pressure and an optimization method based on the genetic algorithm was proposed under several constraint conditions. The results showed that the degree of vacuum improved dramatically compared to the initial design, and that the distribution of the spatial design parameters and technical limit of the pumping speed were well achieved.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongbing Lian ◽  
András Faragó

In virtual private network (VPN) design, the goal is to implement a logical overlay network on top of a given physical network. We model the traffic loss caused by blocking not only on isolated links, but also at the network level. A successful model that captures the considered network level phenomenon is the well-known reduced load approximation. We consider here the optimization problem of maximizing the carried traffic in the VPN. This is a hard optimization problem. To deal with it, we introduce a heuristic local search technique called landscape smoothing search (LSS). This study first describes the LSS heuristic. Then we introduce an improved version called fast landscape smoothing search (FLSS) method to overcome the slow search speed when the objective function calculation is very time consuming. We apply FLSS to VPN design optimization and compare with well-known optimization methods such as simulated annealing (SA) and genetic algorithm (GA). The FLSS achieves better results for this VPN design optimization problem than simulated annealing and genetic algorithm.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2137 (1) ◽  
pp. 012075
Author(s):  
Xi Feng ◽  
Yafeng Zhang

Abstract An improved immune genetic algorithm is used to design and optimize the wing structure parameters of a competition aircraft. According to the requirements of aircraft design, multi-objective optimization index is established. On this basis, the basic steps of using immune algorithm to optimize the main design parameters of aircraft wing structure are proposed, and the optimization of the wing parameters of a competition aircraft is used as an example for simulation calculation. The design variables in the optimization are the size of the wing components, and the optimization goal is to minimize the weight of the wing and the maximum deformation of the wing structure. Research shows that compared with traditional optimization methods; the improved immune genetic algorithm is a very effective optimization method. At the same time, a prototype is made to check the validity and feasibility of the design. Flight test results show that the optimization method is very effective. Although the method is proposed for competition aircraft, it is also applicable to other types of aircraft.


2011 ◽  
Vol 299-300 ◽  
pp. 1217-1220
Author(s):  
Jian Ye Wan ◽  
Xin Jiang ◽  
Yun Peng Wang

According to handling route of assembly line of airbag optimization problem, handling path planning mathematical model is established. Based on natural coding genetic algorithm, combining with JH company assembly line of airbag layout and the actual situation of material handling, using MATLAB software to realize the genetic algorithm, production logistics fields materials handling route problem in the optimization method is put forward. To solve production enterprise assembly line material handling route optimization problem, and has certain directive role.


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.


2011 ◽  
Vol 402 ◽  
pp. 654-659
Author(s):  
Yan Qiang Wu ◽  
Xiao Dong Wu ◽  
Teng Fei Sun ◽  
Jing Fei Tang

This paper has created a rapid optimum method to design the gas lift parameters. Optimal Containment Genetic Algorithm (OMSGA) is applied in this method to optimize the parameters such as mass flow rate(Q), volume of gas injection(Qin), injection pressure(Pin), tubing header pressure(Pt), tubing inside diameter(Dt). According to practical situation of gas lift production, the gas lift efficiency (η) is selected as the objective function, the suitable fitness function and value of operators of OMSGA are given, and reasonable convergence delay-independent conditions is set. Based on the intelligence and global quick search of GA and the convergence of OMSGA, the design parameters of gas lift can be globally optimized quickly and accurately. An example is taken to prove that the application of GA in the field of gas lift production is successful. This new optimization method based on GA can provide guide for field design.


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