• International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.209-219
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• 2015

A robust multi-fidelity optimization methodology has been developed, focusing on efficiently handling industrial runner design of hydraulic Francis turbines. The computational task is split between low- and high-fidelity phases in order to properly balance the CFD cost and required accuracy in different design stages. In the low-fidelity phase, a physics-based surrogate optimization loop manages a large number of iterative optimization evaluations. Two derivative-free optimization methods use an inviscid flow solver as a physics-based surrogate to obtain the main characteristics of a good design in a relatively fast iterative process. The case study of a runner design for a low-head Francis turbine indicates advantages of integrating two derivative-free optimization algorithms with different local- and global search capabilities.

• 한국농공학회지
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• 제37권E호
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• pp.31-39
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• 1995

Weight minimization for the steel bridge girders using an approximation based optimization technique is presented. To accomplish this, an optimization oriented finite element program is used to achieve continuous weight reduction until the optimum is reached. To reduce computational cost, approximation techniques are adopted during the optimization process. Constraint deletion as well as intermediate design variables and responses are also used for higher qualitv of approximations and for a better convergence rate. Both the reliability and the effectiveness of the underlying optimization method are reviewed.

• 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.683-691
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• 2010

In this paper, using an adjoint variable method, we develop a design sensitivity analysis(DSA) method applicable to heat conduction problems in steady state. Also, a topology design optimization method is developed using the developed DSA method. Design sensitivity expressions with respect to the thermal conductivity are derived. Since the already factorized system matrix is utilized to obtain the adjoint solution, the cost for the sensitivity computation is trivial. For the topology design optimization, the design variables are parameterized into normalized bulk material densities. The objective function and constraint are the thermal compliance of structures and allowable material volume respectively. Through several numerical examples, the developed DSA method is verified to yield very accurate sensitivity results compared with finite difference ones, requiring less than 0.25% of CPU time for the finite differencing. Also, the topology optimization yields physical meaningful results.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.257-273
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• 2014

This paper introduces a novel optimization technique based on gravitational search algorithm (GSA) for numerical optimization and multi-objective optimization of foundation. In the proposed method, a chaotic time varying system is applied into the position updating equation to increase the global exploration ability and accurate local exploitation of the original algorithm. The new algorithm called global-local GSA (GLGSA) is applied for optimization of some well-known mathematical benchmark functions as well as two design examples of spread foundation. In the foundation optimization, two objective functions include total cost and $CO_2$ emissions of the foundation subjected to geotechnical and structural requirements are considered. From environmental point of view, minimization of embedded $CO_2$ emissions that quantifies the total amount of carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the use of materials seems necessary to include in the design criteria. The experimental results demonstrate that, the proposed GLGSA remarkably improves the accuracy, stability and efficiency of the original algorithm.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제61권4호
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• pp.475-481
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• 2017

An overhead travelling crane structure of two doubly symmetric welded box beams is designed for minimum cost. The rails are placed over the inner webs of box beams. The following design constraints are considered: local buckling of web and flange plates, fatigue of the butt K weld under rail and fatigue of fillet welds joining the transverse diaphragms to the box beams, fatigue of CFRP (carbon fibre reinforced plastic) laminate, deflection constraint. For the formulation of constraints the relatively new standard for cranes EN 13001-3-1 (2010) is used. To fulfill the deflection constraint CFRP strengthening should be used. The application of CFRP materials in strengthening of steel and concrete structures are widely used in civil engineering applications due to their unique advantages. In our study, we wanted to show how the mechanical properties of traditional materials can be improved by the application of composite materials and how advanced materials and new production technologies can be applied. In the optimization the following cost parts are considered: material, assembly and welding of the steel structure, material and fabrication cost of CFRP strengthening. The optimization is performed by systematic search using a MathCAD program.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.15-20
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• 2017

Purpose - This paper aims to suggest a delivery constrained internet shopping optimization problem (DISOP) which must be solved for online recommendation system to provide a customized service considering cost and delivery conditions at the same time. Research design, data, and methodology - To solve a (DISOP), we propose a multi-objective formulation and a solution approach. By using a commercial optimization software (LINDO), a (DISOP) can be solved iteratively and a pareto optimal set can be calculated for real-sized problem. Results - We propose a new research problem which is different with internet shopping optimization problem since our problem considers not only the purchasing cost but also delivery conditions at the same time. Furthermore, we suggest a multi-objective mathematical formulation for our research problem and provide a solution approach to get a pareto optimal set by using numerical example. Conclusions - This paper proposes a multi-objective optimization problem to solve internet shopping optimization problem with delivery constraint and a solution approach to get a pareto optimal set. The results of research will contribute to develop a customized comparison and recommendation system to help more easy and smart online shopping service.

• 한국강구조학회 논문집
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.395-402
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• 2002

본 연구는 강상판교량의 합리적인 설계를 위한 다목적 최적설계 방법을 제안하였다. 다목적 최적설계 방법은 기존의 제작비용만을 목적함수로 사용하는 최적설계와는 달리 제작비용과 처짐을 동시에 고려함으로써 보다 합리적인 설계를 유도하고자 하였다. 강상판교량은 많은 부재를 가지고 있고 구조거동이 복잡한 이유로 기존의 최적설계 알고리즘을 이용하면 매우 비효율적이다. 따라서, 매우 효율적인 다단계 최적설계를 이용하였다. 강상판교량의 합리적이고 경제적인 설계를 위해 최적의 제작비용과 처짐과의 관계를 파레토 곡선으로 표현하고 이를 이용하여 합리적인 설계 수준을 정하는 척도로 사용하였다. 이러한 방법은 기존의 단일목적 최적설계에 비해 매우 합리적인 설계결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• 설비공학논문집
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.426-433
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• 2006

The requirements for the optimal building system design is numerous. However, most system designers do not take care of various design strategies. They often argue that the proper simulation tools are not existed to solve the implicated design requirements and the time to consider many alternatives of building systems are insufficient. The aim of this study is to develop the optimization interface program that considers various system design variables and eventually find both the optimal values of annual energy use and cost. Therefore, Doe2Opt is developed to easily perform simulation-optimization process based on DOE2 and GenOpt, and minimizes energy cost of small-to-medium sized building for 6.7% and that of large sized building for 3% with optimizing several HVAC system variables.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제56권5호
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• pp.1654-1666
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• 2024

The goal of this research is to propose a way to maximize small modular reactor (SMR) utilization to gain better market feasibility in support of carbon neutrality. For that purpose, a comprehensive tool was developed, combining off-design thermohydraulic models, economic objective models (levelized cost of electricity, annual profit), non-economic models (saved CO2), a parameter input sampling method (Latin hypercube sampling, LHS), and a multi-objective evolutionary algorithm (Non-dominated Sorting Algorithm-2, NSGA2 method) for optimizing a SMR-combined heat and power cycle (CHP) system design. Considering multiple objectives, it was shown that NSGA2+LHS method can find better optimal solution sets with similar computational costs compared to a conventional weighted sum (WS) method. Out of multiple multi-objective optimal design configurations for a 105 MWe design generation rating, a chosen reference SMR-CHP system resulted in its levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) below $60/MWh for various heat prices, showing economic competitiveness for energy market conditions similar to South Korea. Examined economic feasibility may vary significantly based on CHP heat prices, and extensive consideration of the regional heat market may be required for SMR-CHP regional optimization. Nonetheless, with reasonable heat market prices (e.g. district heating prices comparable to those in Europe and Korea), SMR can still become highly competitive in the energy market if coupled with a CHP system.

• 한국건설관리학회논문집
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.95-106
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• 2014

비정형 건축물의 건설에서 가장 어려운 공정은 복잡한 디자인으로 이루어진 외장패널을 제작 및 시공하는 것이다. 설계자는 비정형 건물의 부드러운 곡면형태를 훼손하지 않는 범위 안에서 복잡한 곡면을 갖는 패널의 양을 축소하여 패널제작 및 시공비용을 최적화함이 필요하다. 특히 설계초기단계에서 다양한 건축외관을 디자인하고 각 설계대안의 예상공사비를 추정하면서 설계의도를 충족하는 적절한 대안을 찾는 것은 대단히 중요하다. 하지만 대부분의 설계사무소들은 비정형 건축물의 패널최적화에 대한 이해, 기술 및 데이터가 부족하여 초기설계 단계에서 예상공사비 산정, 설계 대안 비교를 통한 예상공사비 조정등의 업무를 효과적으로 수행하지 못하고 있는 실정이다. 본 연구는 비정형 건축물 설계자가 쉽게 접할 수 있는 범용 어플리케이션을 이용하여 비정형 건축물의 외장패널을 최적화하는 방법을 제시하며 최적화 결과와 국내 비정형 건설프로젝트의 외장공사에 대한 실적공사비를 접목하여 최적화 진행에 따른 공사비 변화정도를 산출하는 방법을 제시한다. 연구결과의 적용성을 검증하기 위해 국내에서 최근 완공된 비정형 건축프로젝트의 사례연구를 수행한다.