Design of heat exchangers using falcon optimization algorithm

EH de Vasconcelos Segundo, VC Mariani… - Applied Thermal …, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a novel metaheuristic optimizer based on the hunt behavior of falcons
called Falcon Optimization Algorithm (FOA). FOA is a robust and powerful stochastic …

Constrained design optimization of selected mechanical system components using Rao algorithms

RV Rao, RB Pawar - Applied Soft Computing, 2020 - Elsevier
The design optimization of mechanical system components, like bearings, pulleys, springs,
etc. is an essential issue due to the current competitive market. The performance of any …

Irreversibility analysis for optimization design of plate fin heat exchangers using a multi-objective cuckoo search algorithm

Z Wang, Y Li - Energy Conversion and Management, 2015 - Elsevier
This paper introduces and applies an improved multi-objective cuckoo search (IMOCS)
algorithm, a novel met-heuristic optimization algorithm based on cuckoo breeding behavior …

Optimal design of plate-fin heat exchangers by a Bees Algorithm

H Zarea, FM Kashkooli, AM Mehryan… - Applied thermal …, 2014 - Elsevier
In this study, the application of Bees Algorithm (BA) in the optimum design of a cross flow
plate-fin heat exchanger with offset strip fin is investigated. First, heat exchanger is optimized …

MOICA: A novel multi-objective approach based on imperialist competitive algorithm

R Enayatifar, M Yousefi, AH Abdullah… - Applied Mathematics and …, 2013 - Elsevier
A novel multi-objective evolutionary algorithm (MOEA) is developed based on imperialist
competitive algorithm (ICA), a newly introduced evolutionary algorithm (EA). Fast non …

Optimization of plate-fin heat exchangers by minimizing specific entropy generation rate

Y Zhou, L Zhu, J Yu, Y Li - International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2014 - Elsevier
In the present study, an optimization model is developed for plate-fin heat exchangers
(PFHEs) based on the entropy generation minimization method. In the modeling, the entropy …

A novel single and multi-objective optimization approach based on Bees Algorithm Hybrid with Particle Swarm Optimization (BAHPSO): Application to thermal …

H Zarea, FM Kashkooli, M Soltani… - International Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
As a novel hybrid optimization approach, the single and multi-objective BAHPSO are
investigated for thermal designing of the cross-flow plate fin heat exchanger (PFHE) under …

Mechanical design of plate-fin heat exchangers for industry using social learning chaotic based kho-kho optimization

S Mohapatra, DK Das, AK Singh - Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The success of a new mechanical device is very much dependent on its design. To attract
users, product design should be better than the present by its design as well as performance …

An integrated fuzzy optimization and simulation method for optimal quality-quantity operation of a reservoir-river system

O Babamiri, A Azari, S Marofi - Water Supply, 2022 - iwaponline.com
In this study, a novel optimization-simulation dynamic approach was developed for optimal
water operation of reservoir-river systems to improve the water quality and supply the water …

Time–cost–quality trade-off in a broiler production project using meta-heuristic algorithms: A case study

EK Moghadam, M Sharifi, S Rafiee, YK Chang - Agriculture, 2019 - mdpi.com
The global production of broiler meat was forecasted to be 97.8 MT in 2019. The cost
fluctuations create risks in production. In order to have an effective management system …