• 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.67-71
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• 2009

This paper presents a rank-constrained linear matrix inequality (LMI) approach to the design of a multi-objective controller such as $H_2/H_{\infty}$ control. Multi-objective control is formulated as an LMI optimization problem with a nonconvex rank condition, which is imposed on the controller gain matirx not Lyapunov matrices. With this rank-constrained formulation, we can expect to reduce conservatism because we can use separate Lyapunov matrices for different control objectives. An iterative penalty method is applied to solve this rank-constrained LMI optimization problem. Numerical experiments are performed to illustrate the proposed method.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.160-176
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• 2015

This paper presents a method of designing optimal integer- and fractional-order proportional-integral-derivative (FOPID) controllers for a boost converter to gain a set of favorable characteristics at various operating points. A Pareto-based multi-objective optimization approach called strength Pareto evolutionary algorithm (SPEA) is used to obtain fast and low overshoot start-up and dynamic responses and switching stability. The optimization approach generates a set of optimal gains called Pareto set, which corresponds to a Pareto front. The Pareto front is a set of optimal results for objective functions. These results provide designers with a trade-off look-up table, in which they can easily choose any of the optimal gains based on design requirements. The SPEA also overcomes the difficulties of tuning the FOPID controller, which is an extension to the classic integer-order PID controllers and potentially promises better results. The proposed optimized FOPID controller provides an excellent start-up response and the desired dynamic response. This paper presents a detailed comparison of the optimum integer- and the fractional-order PID controllers. Extensive simulation and experimental results prove the superiority of the proposed design methodology to achieve a wide set of desired technical goals.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.304-310
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• 2021

The paper presents problems of optimization of the synthesis of embedded systems, in particular Pareto optimization. The model of such a system for its design for high-level of abstract is based on the classic approach known from the theory of task scheduling, but it is significantly extended, among others, by the characteristics of tasks and resources as well as additional criteria of optimal system in scope structure and operation. The metaheuristic algorithm operating according to this model introduces a new approach to system synthesis, in which parallelism of task scheduling and resources partition is applied. An algorithm based on a genetic approach with simulated annealing and Boltzmann tournaments, avoids local minima and generates optimized solutions. Such a synthesis is based on the implementation of task scheduling, resources identification and partition, allocation of tasks and resources and ultimately on the optimization of the designed system in accordance with the optimization criteria regarding cost of implementation, execution speed of processes and energy consumption by the system during operation. This paper presents examples and results for multi-criteria optimization, based on calculations for specifying non-dominated solutions and indicating a subset of Pareto solutions in the space of all solutions.

• 산업경영시스템학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.138-144
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• 2011

The design flexibility and robustness have become key factors to handle various sources of uncertainties at the early phase of design. Even though designers are uncertain about which single values to specify, they usually have a preference for certain values over others. In the first and second reports of a four-part paper, a set-based design approach has been proposed for achieving design flexibility and robustness while capturing designer's preference, and its effectiveness has been illustrated with a simple vehicle side-door impact beam design problem. This report presents the applicability of the proposed design approach to the large-scale multi-objective design optimization with a successful implementation of real vehicle side-door structure design.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.545-558
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• 2020

A design method of a Multiple Tuned Mass Damper (MTMD) system is presented for wind induced vibration control of a cable-supported roof structure. Modal contribution analysis is carried out to determine the dominating modes of the structure for the MTMD design. Two MTMD systems are developed for two most dominating modes. Each MTMD system is composed of multiple TMDs with small masses spread at multiple locations with large responses in the corresponding mode. Frequencies of TMDs are distributed uniformly within a range around the dominating frequencies of the roof structure to enhance the robustness of the MTMD system against uncertainties of structural frequencies. Parameter optimizations are carried out by minimizing objective functions regarding the structural responses, TMD strokes, robustness and mass cost. Two optimization approaches are used: Single Objective Approach (SOA) using Sequential Quadratic Programming (SQP) with multi-start method and Multi-Objective Approach (MOA) using Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm-II (NSGA-II). The computation efficiency of the MOA is found to be superior to the SOA with consistent optimization results. A Pareto optimal front is obtained regarding the control performance and the total weight of the TMDs, from which several specific design options are proposed. The final design may be selected based on the Pareto optimal front and other engineering factors.

• 한국철도학회논문집
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.222-228
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• 2010

전기 기관차 중수선 시설과 같이 복잡한 시스템의 설계 변수와 중요 변수 최적화는 수리적인 형태로 분석하는 것이 매우 어려운 작업이 된다. 본 논문에서는 메타 모델의 개념을 시뮬레이션 근사 모델에 적용하여 설계 변수와 중요 변수의 최적화를 수행하였다. 시뮬레이션 설계를 위하여 Critical Path 분석과 민감도 분석 수행하여 설계 변수와 실험 횟수를 줄이기 위하여 노력을 하였다. 시뮬레이션 분석은 다 목적 비선형 계획법을 구성한 후 파레토 최적해 집합을 산출하여 설계자에게 다중 대안의 해 집합을 제시하여 실제 시스템의 적용에 대한 유동성을 제공하려고 노력하였다. 본 논문에서 제시 된 기법은 열차 중수선 시설의 설계 및 분석에 있어서 시뮬레이션과 메타 모델을 이용한 하나의 방법으로 이용이 가능 할 것이다.

• 상하수도학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.293-303
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• 2015

Optimal design of the water supply pipe network aims to minimize construction cost while satisfying the required hydraulic constraints such as the minimum and maximum pressures, and velocity. Since considering one single design factor (i.e., cost) is very vulnerable for including future conditions and cannot satisfy operator's needs, various design factors should be considered. Hence, this study presents three kinds of design factors (i.e., minimizing construction cost, maximizing reliability, and surplus head) to perform multi-objective optimization design. Harmony Search (HS) Algorithm is used as an optimization technique. As well-known benchmark networks, Hanoi network and Gyeonggi-do P city real world network are used to verify the applicability of the proposed model. In addition, the proposed multi-objective model is also applied to a real water distribution networks and the optimization results were statistically analyzed. The results of the optimal design for the benchmark and real networks indicated much better performance compared to those of existing designs and the other approach (i.e., Genetic Algorithm) in terms of cost and reliability, cost, and surplus head. As a result, this study is expected to contribute for the efficient design of water distribution networks.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.335-352
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• 2012

Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) is a stochastic population based optimization algorithm which has attracted attentions of many researchers. This method has great potentials to be applied to many optimization problems. Despite its robustness the standard version of PSO has some drawbacks that may reduce its performance in optimization of complex structures such as laminated composites. In this paper by suggesting a new variation scheme for acceleration parameters and inertial weight factors of PSO a novel optimization algorithm is developed to enhance the basic version's performance in optimization of laminated composite structures. To verify the performance of the new proposed method, it is applied in two multi-objective design optimization problems of laminated cylindrical. The numerical results from the proposed method are compared with those from two other conventional versions of PSO-based algorithms. The convergancy of the new algorithms is also compared with the other two versions. The results reveal that the new modifications inthe basic forms of particle swarm optimization method can increase its convergence speed and evade it from local optima traps. It is shown that the parameter variation scheme as presented in this paper is successful and can evenfind more preferable optimum results in design of laminated composite structures.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.227-245
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• 2013

The term "constructability" in regard to cast-in-place concrete construction refers mainly to the ease of reinforcing steel placement. Bar congestion complicates steel placement, hinders concrete placement and as a result leads to improper consolidation of concrete around bars affecting the integrity of the structure. In this paper, a multi-objective approach, based on the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) is developed for optimal design of reinforced concrete cantilever retaining walls, considering minimization of the economic cost and reinforcing bar congestion as the objective functions. The structural model to be optimized involves 35 design variables, which define the geometry, the type of concrete grades, and the reinforcement used. The seismic response of the retaining walls is investigated using the well-known Mononobe-Okabe analysis method to define the dynamic lateral earth pressure. The results obtained from numerical application of the proposed framework demonstrate its capabilities in solving the present multi-objective optimization problem.

• 한국수자원학회논문집
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• 제40권9호
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• pp.687-696
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• 2007

본 연구는 다목적 유전자알고리즘을 이용하여 Tank 모형의 매개변수를 추정하는데 있어서 선호적순서화(preference ordering)를 적용한 연구로써, 목적함수의 개수가 여러 개인 경우에 발생할 수 있는 파레토최적화의 단점을 해결하기 위한 것이다. 최적화를 위한 목적함수는 모두 4가지를 사용하였으며, 선호적순서화를 통해서 구한 2차 효율성(2nd order efficiency)을 가지면서 정도(degree)가 3인 4개의 해 중에서 1개의 해만을 최우선해로 선정하였다. NSGA-II로 도출된 최우선해의 적합성을 살펴보기 위해서, 자동보정방법인 Powell 방법과 SGA(simple genetic algorithm)를 매개변수 자동보정 방법으로 이용하고 하나의 단일목적함수로 사용해서 최적화한 결과와 비교해보았으며, 비교결과 다목적 유전자 알고리즘을 4개의 목적함수에 모두 적용해서 한번에 도출된 매개변수를 이용한 결과가 보정기간뿐만 아니라 검정기간에 대해서도 비교적 양호한 결과를 나타내는 것으로 나타났다.