165 Citations
Genetic Algorithm for Constrained Optimization with Stepwise Approach in Search Interval Selection of Variables
- Computer Science
- 2014
Based on the result of the present work it can be concluded that the optimal values obtained for all the three test problems evaluated using the stepwise approach are better than those obtained using GA withoutStepwise approach & conventional techniques.
Modified genetic algorithm with sampling techniques for chemical engineering optimization
- Computer Science
- 2009
Bull optimization algorithm based on genetic operators for continuous optimization problems
- Computer Science
- 2015
The researcher proposes a new evolutionary optimization algorithm that depends on genetic operators such as crossover and mutation, referred to as the bull optimization algorithm (BOA), which provided better results than the optimization algorithms that are most commonly used in solving continuous optimization problems.
Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithms for Chemical Engineering Applications
- Engineering
- 2014
Two multi-objective genetic algorithms to tackle continuous and mixed-integer chemical engineering problems and the results are compared with the ones reported in the literature and the analysis highlights the efficiency of the proposed algorithms.
Optimization Strategy Based on Genetic Algorithms and Neural Networks Applied to a Polymerization Process
- Computer Science
- 2007
The article presents a simple and general methodology, especially destined to the optimization of complex, strongly nonlinear systems, for which no extensive knowledge or precise models are…
Bat algorithm: a novel approach for global engineering optimization
- Computer Science
- 2012
A new nature‐inspired metaheuristic optimization algorithm, called bat algorithm (BA), based on the echolocation behavior of bats is introduced, and the optimal solutions obtained are better than the best solutions obtained by the existing methods.
Solving nonlinear constrained optimization problems using hybrid evolutionary algorithms
- Computer Science2015 11th International Computer Engineering Conference (ICENCO)
- 2015
Comparison established against other algorithms proves that the proposed algorithm preserve finding the optimal solution while reduces the function evaluations.
Optimal Solution of MINLP Problems Using Modified Genetic Algorithm
- Computer Science
- 2006
Six MINLP problems, which emerged from the optimal design of sequential multi-product batch plants, and considered as difficult ones in literature, were successfully solved and the solutions thus obtained are either comparable or better than those available in literature.
Confrontation of Genetic Algorithm Optimization Process with a New Reference Case: Analytical Study with Experimental Validation of the Deflection of a Cantilever Beam
- Engineering
- 2012
This paper deals with the optimization of a cantilever beam submitted to its own weight. In a first approach, we consider that the beam section can be equal to two values and we are looking for the…
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A rank-based fitness assignment method for Multiple Objective Genetic Algorithms (MOGAs) and the genetic algorithm is seen as the optimizing element of a multiobjective optimization loop, which also comprises the DM.
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