A review of multi-objective optimization: methods and algorithms in mechanical engineering problems

JLJ Pereira, GA Oliver, MB Francisco… - … Methods in Engineering, 2022 - Springer
The optimization problems that must meet more than one objective are called multi-objective
optimization problems and may present several optimal solutions. This manuscript brings …

AUV position tracking and trajectory control based on fast-deployed deep reinforcement learning method

Y Fang, Z Huang, J Pu, J Zhang - Ocean Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Aiming at the difficult problem of motion control of under-actuated and X-rudder autonomous
underwater vehicle (AUV), the present work adopts deep reinforcement learning (DRL) …

Multi-objective lichtenberg algorithm: A hybrid physics-based meta-heuristic for solving engineering problems

JLJ Pereira, GA Oliver, MB Francisco… - Expert Systems with …, 2022 - Elsevier
With the advancement of computing and inspired by optimal phenomena found in nature,
several algorithms capable of solving complex engineering problems have been developed …

Bionic investigation of a dolphin head-based hydrofoil with emphasis on energy performance and flow characteristics

J Zhang, R Zhang, Z Huang - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Tidal energy, regarded as clean and renewable energy source, has received widespread
attention from scholars. As the basic structure of tidal power generator, the energy …

Large eddy simulation on the cavitation flow and noise characteristics of a NACA0009 hydrofoil with different tip clearance sizes

X Wang, J Zhang, Z Huang… - Journal of Fluids …, 2023 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
All hydraulic machinery has a tip clearance, which not only produces tip-leakage vortexes
(TLVs), but also reduces the energy performance of the machinery. In addition, tip clearance …

Improved deep learning method for accurate flow field reconstruction from sparse data

J Zhang, J Liu, Z Huang - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The analysis of flow field is essential for the fluid dynamics and the internal mechanism of
hydraulic machinery. The use of deep learning technology has revolutionized the field of …

Cavitation flow and noise reduction design of bionic hydrofoil based on orthogonal optimization

J Zhang, X Wang, C Yang, J Tang, Z Huang - Physics of Fluids, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
Hydrofoils hold considerable academic and practical significance in the realms of marine
science, energy generation, and water-based engineering. They offer enhanced speed …

Transient flow and noise characteristics of accelerated flow past a hydrofoil with special emphasis on vortex-turbulence-noise interaction

J Zhang, Z Huang - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The transient process is widely existed in hydraulic machinery and engineering application,
which is closely related to the flow and noise characteristics. In the present work, the large …

Start-up strategy of mixed-flow pump system with impulse operation

Z Ren, M Sun, J Zhang, X Wang, Z Huang, J Xu… - Ocean …, 2023 - Elsevier
The impact head, tip leakage vortex, and pressure pulsation during start-up can cause
vibration and noise in the pump, and affect its hydraulic performance. The linear speed start …

Transient tribo-dynamic analysis of crosshead slipper in low-speed marine diesel engines during engine startup

R Li, X Meng, J Dong, W Li - Friction, 2021 - Springer
A crosshead slipper-guide system, which bears a significant thrust force, is an essential
friction pair in low-speed marine diesel engines. Owing to the low moving speed of the …