Multi-Objective Optimization Design of Screw Conveyor Using Genetic Algorithm

2013 ◽  
Vol 732-733 ◽  
pp. 402-406
Author(s):  
Duan Yi Wang

The weight minimum and drive efficiency maxima1 of screw conveyor were considered as double optimizing objects in this paper. The mathematical model of the screw conveyor has been established based on the theory of the machine design, and the genetic algorithm was adopted to solving the multi-objective optimization problem. The results show that the mass of spiral shaft reduces 13.6 percent, and the drive efficiency increases 6.4 percent because of the optimal design based on genetic algorithm. The genetic algorithm application on the screw conveyor optimized design can provided the basis for designing the screw conveyor.

2012 ◽  
Vol 516-517 ◽  
pp. 1429-1432
Author(s):  
Yang Liu ◽  
Xu Liu ◽  
Feng Xian Cui ◽  
Liang Gao

Abstract. Transmission planning is a complex optimization problem with multiple deciding variables and restrictions. The mathematical model is non-linear, discrete, multi-objective and dynamic. It becomes complicated as the system grows. So the algorithm adopted affects the results of planning directly. In this paper, a fast non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) is employed. The results indicate that NSGA-II has some advantages compared to the traditional genetic algorithms. In transmission planning, NSGA-II is feasible, flexible and effective.


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.


2009 ◽  
Vol 626-627 ◽  
pp. 693-698
Author(s):  
Yong Yong Zhu ◽  
S.Y. Gao

Dynamic balance of the spatial engine is researched. By considering the special wobble-plate engine as the model of spatial RRSSC linkages, design variables on the engine structure are confirmed based on the configuration characters and kinetic analysis of wobble-plate engine. In order to control the vibration of the engine frame and to decrease noise caused by the spatial engine, objective function is choosed as the dimensionless combinations of the various shaking forces and moments, the restriction condition of which presents limiting the percent of shaking moment. Then the optimization design is investigated by the mathematical model for dynamic balance. By use of the optimization design method to a type of wobble-plate engine, the optimization process as an example is demonstrated, it shows that the optimized design method benefits to control vibration and noise on the engines and improve the performance practically and theoretically.


2014 ◽  
Vol 494-495 ◽  
pp. 1715-1718
Author(s):  
Gui Li Yuan ◽  
Tong Yu ◽  
Juan Du

The classic multi-objective optimization method of sub goals multiplication and division theory is applied to solve optimal load distribution problem in thermal power plants. A multi-objective optimization model is built which comprehensively reflects the economy, environmental protection and speediness. The proposed model effectively avoids the target normalization and weights determination existing in the process of changing the multi-objective optimization problem into a single objective optimization problem. Since genetic algorithm (GA) has the drawback of falling into local optimum, adaptive immune vaccines algorithm (AIVA) is applied to optimize the constructed model and the results are compared with that optimized by genetic algorithm. Simulation shows this method can complete multi-objective optimal load distribution quickly and efficiently.


2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Liu ◽  
Yongfeng Cui ◽  
Zhongyuan Zhao

The objective of this paper is focuses on route optimization, for a given wireless sensor network. We detail the significance of route optimization problem and the corresponding mathematical model. After analyzing the complex multi-objective optimization problem, Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm was introduced to search the best route. Inspired by Genetic Algorithm (GA), we embed two operations into ACO to refine it. First, every ant after achieving sink will be regarded as an individual such as that in GA. The crossover operation will be applied and then, the generated new ants will replace the weaker parents. Second, we designed a mutation operation for ants selecting next nodes to visit. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed combination algorithm has significant enhancements than both GA and ACO. The lifetime of WSN can be extended and the coverage speed can be accelerated.


2014 ◽  
Vol 556-562 ◽  
pp. 1021-1025
Author(s):  
Jing Chen ◽  
Liang Liang Yang ◽  
Zhen Yang Wu

Aiming to reduce the volume of helical gear and the heat generated by the friction of meshing place, the multi-objective optimization design model of helical cylindrical gear transmission is established. The calculator is integrated in ISIGHT integration platform, then to solve the mathematical model. The optimization result shows that the volume of helical gear and the friction power loss of meshing place are reduced, the purpose is achieved which will reduce the production costs and prolong its working life.


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


2011 ◽  
Vol 48-49 ◽  
pp. 314-317
Author(s):  
Di Wu ◽  
Sheng Yao Yang ◽  
J.C. Liu

The performance optimization of cognitive radio is a multi-objective optimization problem. Existing genetic algorithms are difficult to assign the weight of each objective when the linear weighting method is used to simplify the multi-objective optimization problem into a single objective optimization problem. In this paper, we propose a new cognitive decision engine algorithm using multi-objective genetic algorithm with population adaptation. A multicarrier system is used for simulation analysis, and experimental results show that the proposed algorithm is effective and meets the real-time requirement.


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