scholarly journals Multi-Objective Optimization of Gas Pipeline Networks

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 5141
Author(s):  
Andrzej J. Osiadacz ◽  
Niccolo Isoli

The main goal of this paper is to prove that bi-objective optimization of high-pressure gas networks ensures grater system efficiency than scalar optimization. The proposed algorithm searches for a trade-off between minimization of the running costs of compressors and maximization of gas networks capacity (security of gas supply to customers). The bi-criteria algorithm was developed using a gradient projection method to solve the nonlinear constrained optimization problem, and a hierarchical vector optimization method. To prove the correctness of the algorithm, three existing networks have been solved. A comparison between the scalar optimization and bi-criteria optimization results confirmed the advantages of the bi-criteria optimization approach.

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 3355
Author(s):  
Chengtao Cai ◽  
Bing Fan ◽  
Xin Liang ◽  
Qidan Zhu

By combining the advantages of 360-degree field of view cameras and the high resolution of conventional cameras, the hybrid stereo vision system could be widely used in surveillance. As the relative position of the two cameras is not constant over time, its automatic rectification is highly desirable when adopting a hybrid stereo vision system for practical use. In this work, we provide a method for rectifying the dynamic hybrid stereo vision system automatically. A perspective projection model is proposed to reduce the computation complexity of the hybrid stereoscopic 3D reconstruction. The rectification transformation is calculated by solving a nonlinear constrained optimization problem for a given set of corresponding point pairs. The experimental results demonstrate the accuracy and effectiveness of the proposed method.


Author(s):  
CHAOFANG HU ◽  
SHAOYUAN LI

This paper proposes an enhanced interactive satisfying optimization method based on goal programming for the multiple objective optimization problem with preemptive priorities. Based on the previous method, the approach presented makes the higher priority achieve the higher satisfying degree. For three fuzzy relations of the objective functions, the corresponding optimization models are proposed. Not only can satisfying results for all the objectives be acquired, but the preemptive priority requirement can also be simultaneously actualized. The balance between optimization and priorities is realized. We demonstrate the power of this proposed method by illustrative examples.


2012 ◽  
Vol 468-471 ◽  
pp. 50-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Moshiur Rahman ◽  
Mohd Zamin Jumaat

This paper presents a generalized formulation for determining the optimal quantity of the materials used to produce Non-Slump Concrete with minimum possible cost. The proposed problem is formulated as a nonlinear constrained optimization problem. The proposed problem considers cost of the individual constituent material costs as well as the compressive strength and other requirement. The optimization formulation is employed to minimize the cost function of the system while constraining it to meet the compressive strength and workability requirement. The results demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed approach to reduce the cost as well as to satisfy the above requirement.


Author(s):  
Tong Wei ◽  
Yu-Feng Li

Large-scale multi-label learning (LMLL) aims to annotate relevant labels from a large number of candidates for unseen data. Due to the high dimensionality in both feature and label spaces in LMLL, the storage overheads of LMLL models are often costly. This paper proposes a POP (joint label and feature Parameter OPtimization) method. It tries to filter out redundant model parameters to facilitate compact models. Our key insights are as follows. First, we investigate labels that have little impact on the commonly used LMLL performance metrics and only preserve a small number of dominant parameters for these labels. Second, for the remaining influential labels, we reduce spurious feature parameters that have little contribution to the generalization capability of models, and preserve parameters for only discriminative features. The overall problem is formulated as a constrained optimization problem pursuing minimal model size. In order to solve the resultant difficult optimization, we show that a relaxation of the optimization can be efficiently solved using binary search and greedy strategies. Experiments verify that the proposed method clearly reduces the model size compared to state-of-the-art LMLL approaches, in addition, achieves highly competitive performance.


2014 ◽  
Vol 962-965 ◽  
pp. 2903-2908
Author(s):  
Yun Lian Liu ◽  
Wen Li ◽  
Tie Bin Wu ◽  
Yun Cheng ◽  
Tao Yun Zhou ◽  
...  

An improved multi-objective genetic algorithm is proposed to solve constrained optimization problems. The constrained optimization problem is converted into a multi-objective optimization problem. In the evolution process, our algorithm is based on multi-objective technique, where the population is divided into dominated and non-dominated subpopulation. Arithmetic crossover operator is utilized for the randomly selected individuals from dominated and non-dominated subpopulation, respectively. The crossover operator can lead gradually the individuals to the extreme point and improve the local searching ability. Diversity mutation operator is introduced for non-dominated subpopulation. Through testing the performance of the proposed algorithm on 3 benchmark functions and 1 engineering optimization problems, and comparing with other meta-heuristics, the result of simulation shows that the proposed algorithm has great ability of global search. Keywords: multi-objective optimization;genetic algorithm;constrained optimization problem;engineering application


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Bouchta x RHANIZAR

We consider the constrained optimization problem  defined by: $$f(x^*) = \min_{x \in  X} f(x) \eqno (1)$$ where the function  $f$ : $ \pmb{\mathbb{R}}^{n} \longrightarrow \pmb{\mathbb{R}}$ is convex  on a closed convex set X. In this work, we will give a new method to solve problem (1) without bringing it back to an unconstrained problem. We study the convergence of this new method and give numerical examples.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Ma ◽  
Ling Xing

AbstractPerceptual video hashing represents video perceptual content by compact hash. The binary hash is sensitive to content distortion manipulations, but robust to perceptual content preserving operations. Currently, boundary between sensitivity and robustness is often ambiguous and it is decided by an empirically defined threshold. This may result in large false positive rates when received video is to be judged similar or dissimilar in some circumstances, e.g., video content authentication. In this paper, we propose a novel perceptual hashing method for video content authentication based on maximized robustness. The developed idea of maximized robustness means that robustness is maximized on condition that security requirement of hash is first met. We formulate the video hashing as a constrained optimization problem, in which coefficients of features offset and robustness are to be learned. Then we adopt a stochastic optimization method to solve the optimization. Experimental results show that the proposed hashing is quite suitable for video content authentication in terms of security and robustness.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongwei Xu ◽  
Haibo Zhou ◽  
Zhiqiang Li ◽  
Xia Ju

Abstract Stiffness and workspace are crucial performance indexes of a precision mechanism. In this paper, an optimization method is presented, for a compliant parallel platform to achieve desired stiffness and workspace. First, a numerical model is proposed to reveal the relationship between structural parameters, desired stiffness and workspace of the compliant parallel platform. Then, the influence of the various parameters on stiffness and workspace of the platform is analyzed. Based on Gaussian distribution, the multi-objective optimization problem is transformed into a single-objective one, in order to guarantee convergence precision. Furthermore, particle swarm optimization is used to optimize the structural parameters of the platform, which significantly improve its stiffness and workspace. Last, the effectiveness of the proposed numerical model is verified by finite element analysis and experiment.


1998 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Q. Tang ◽  
K. Pochiraju ◽  
C. Chassapis ◽  
S. Manoochehri

A methodology is presented for the design of optimal cooling systems for injection mold tooling which models the mold cooling as a nonlinear constrained optimization problem. The design constraints and objective function are evaluated using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The objective function for the constrained optimization problem is stated as minimization of both a function related to part average temperature and temperature gradients throughout the polymeric part. The goal of this minimization problem is to achieve reduction of undesired defects as sink marks, differential shrinkage, thermal residual stress built-up, and part warpage primarily due to non-uniform temperature distribution in the part. The cooling channel size, locations, and coolant flow rate are chosen as the design variables. The constrained optimal design problem is solved using Powell’s conjugate direction method using penalty function. The cooling cycle time and temperature gradients are evaluated using transient heat conduction simulation. A matrix-free algorithm of the Galerkin Finite Element Method (FEM) with the Jacobi Conjugate Gradient (JCG) scheme is utilized to perform the cooling simulation. The optimal design methodology is illustrated using a case study.


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