Calculation of a square cascade using the bee colony algorithm

Abstract

A method for calculating a square cascade with an arbitrary number of external streams by varying the sections of partial-stage streams and minimizing the deviation of the calculated-stage feeding streams from the specified stream was developed. The method applies the bee colony algorithm, which minimizes the deviation of streams to ensure the required accuracy of determining cascade parameters. On the basis of the computational experiment on the separation of molybdenum hexafluoride, the method demonstrated high efficiency when calculating the concentration of isotopes with the lowest and highest mass numbers.