K. Chiteka, Rajesh Arora, S. Sridhara, C. C. Enweremadu
{"title":"Cleaning cycle optimisation in non-tracking ground mounted solar PV systems using Particle Swarm Optimisation","authors":"K. Chiteka, Rajesh Arora, S. Sridhara, C. C. Enweremadu","doi":"10.1051/smdo/2020004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/smdo/2020004","url":null,"abstract":"The effect of installation azimuth angle in the optimization of the cleaning cycle of a solar photovoltaic plant was experimentally investigated in this study. The optimum cleaning cycle was determined using Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm cognizance of the fact that different orientations have different soiling rates. Soiling rates on three different azimuth configurations were experimentally investigated and an exponential soiling loss model was developed for each configuration for use in the optimization problem. Azimuth angle differences of ±12.5% were found to have a significant influence on soiling of as much as 28.29% for the selected location. The North of North West configuration was found to be optimal as opposed to the generally accepted North configuration for maximum energy generation at a minimum cost of energy. This configuration generated 0.87% more energy at unit energy cost of $0.093 compared to the North configuration which had a minimum cost of $0.113. The optimized cleaning cycles were 35 days for the optimal configuration while the North configuration had an optimized cleaning cycle of 28 days. A 17.7% difference in the cost of energy was recorded due the influence of soiling. The study revealed that for minimizing the unit energy cost, it is necessary to take into effect the influence of soiling.","PeriodicalId":37601,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1051/smdo/2020004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"58001943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fatma Abid, A. Elhami, T. Merzouki, H. Trabelsi, L. Walha, M. Haddar
{"title":"Numerical modeling of shape memory alloy problem in presence of perturbation: application to Cu-Al-Zn-Mn specimen","authors":"Fatma Abid, A. Elhami, T. Merzouki, H. Trabelsi, L. Walha, M. Haddar","doi":"10.1051/SMDO/2019004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/SMDO/2019004","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes a methodology for taking into consideration uncertainties based on polynomial chaos (PC). The proposed approach is used in order to determine the response of Cu-Al-Zn-Mn shape memory alloy specimen with uncertainties associated to material parameters. The simulation results are obtained by PC method. The proposed method seems to be an efficient probabilistic tool. It is worth mentioning that PC approach is an interesting alternative for the parametric studies. This technique is more efficient compared to MC approach.","PeriodicalId":37601,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1051/SMDO/2019004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49154708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Finite element modeling and random vibration analysis of BGA electronic package soldered using lead free solder alloy − Sn-1Cu-1Ni-1Ag","authors":"S. Jayesh, Jacob Elias","doi":"10.1051/SMDO/2019013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/SMDO/2019013","url":null,"abstract":"As a result of the ban of lead from solder joints, many lead-free solder joints were developed. Most of the electronic equipment is subjected to random vibration. This study develops an analysis methodology based on finite element analysis and vibration tests to predict the failure and fatigue life of the electronic package soldered using Sn-1Cu-1Ni-1Ag under random vibration. A specially designed printed circuit board having ball grid array packages soldered is used in the study. Finite element model is developed in ANSYS and modal analysis was done. The finite element results were validated with experiments (impact test). Random vibration analysis was also done. These results were validated with random vibration experiments. Using the finite element results, it was predicted that the corner solder joints will fail first. It was observed in the random vibration experiment that corner solder joint failed first and the maximum stress generated was 12.8 MPa. Thus, Sn-1Cu-1Ni-1Ag is a promising lead-free solder joint alloy under random vibration combining with its mechanical properties.","PeriodicalId":37601,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1051/SMDO/2019013","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48708806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Heuristic dynamic approach to perishable products in presence of deterioration effect","authors":"Raghad O. Bahebshi, A. Almaktoom","doi":"10.1051/SMDO/2019012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/SMDO/2019012","url":null,"abstract":"Joining warehouses and suppliers facilities to deliver the finished product to the end customer is a complex process that requires extensive consideration. The resulting chain is an integration of such entities as the supplier, manufacturer, distributor, warehouse, retailer, and end customer. A perishable product is any product that can rot, spoil, or deteriorate rapidly and, soon after manufacture, may become unusable or obsolete. Perishable products thus have special nutritional characteristics that necessitate care and unique treatment for them. Such products can be anything that becomes outdated a short time after production or harvest, such as fruits, vegetables, meat, certain drinks, blood, and pharmaceuticals. The objective of this study is to find the best heuristics for distributing multiple perishable products as early as possible to maximize profit. Case studies involving featuring perishable products at different rates of degradation with multiple retailers and limited transportation capacity were carried out to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.","PeriodicalId":37601,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1051/SMDO/2019012","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45377985","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimization of solder joints in embedded mechatronic systems via Kriging-assisted CMA-ES algorithm","authors":"H. Hamdani, B. Radi, A. El Hami","doi":"10.1051/SMDO/2019002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/SMDO/2019002","url":null,"abstract":"In power electronics applications, embedded mechatronic systems (MSs) must meet the severe operating conditions and high levels of thermomechanical stress. The thermal fatigue of the solder joints remains the main mechanism leading to the rupture and a malfunction of the complete MS. It is the main failure to which the lifetime of embedded MS is often linked. Consequently, robust and inexpensive design optimization is needed to increase the number of life cycles of solder joints. This paper proposes an application of metamodel-assisted evolution strategy (MA-ES) which significantly reduces the computational cost of ES induced by the expensive finite element simulation, which is the objective function in optimization problems. The proposed method aims to couple the Kriging metamodel with the covariance matrix adaptation evolution strategy (CMA-ES). Kriging metamodel is used to replace the finite element simulation in order to overcome the computational cost of fitness function evaluations (finite element model). Kriging is used together with CMA-ES and sequentially updated and its fidelity (quality) is measured according to its ability in ranking of the population through approximate ranking procedure (ARP). The application of this method in the optimization of MS proves its efficiency and ability to avoid the problem of computational cost.","PeriodicalId":37601,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1051/SMDO/2019002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47293259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An example of design, optimization, stabilization and noise performances of resonator-based optoelectronic oscillators","authors":"P. Salzenstein","doi":"10.1051/SMDO/2019001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/SMDO/2019001","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper we talk about oscillators of optoelectronic type with intensity modulators and high-quality optical resonators technology. This subject is illustrated by an example of realization from the material to the characterization of the realized oscillator. It is explained how such an oscillator is designed and how it can be optimized.","PeriodicalId":37601,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1051/SMDO/2019001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"58001314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design optimization of a three-stage transmission using advanced optimization techniques","authors":"Edmund S. Maputi, R. Arora","doi":"10.1051/SMDO/2019009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/SMDO/2019009","url":null,"abstract":"Gear transmission systems are very important machine elements and their failure can lead to losses or damage of other mechanical components that comprise a machine or device. Since gears are applied in numerous mechanical devices, there is need to design and subsequently optimize them for intended use. In the present work, two objectives, viz., volume and center distance, are minimized for a rotary tiller to achieve a compact design. Two methods were applied: (1) analytical method, (2) a concatenation of the bounded objective function method and teaching–learning-based optimization techniques, thereby improving the result by 44% for the former and 55% for the latter. Using a geometric model and previous literature, the optimal results obtained were validated with 0.01 variation. The influence of design variables on the objective functions was also evaluated using variation studies reflecting on a ranking according to objective. Bending stress variation of 12.4% was less than contact stress at 51% for a defined stress range.","PeriodicalId":37601,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1051/SMDO/2019009","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"58001379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. Farhatnia, S. Ali Eftekhari, A. Pakzad, Soheil Oveissi
{"title":"Optimizing the buckling characteristics and weight of functionally graded circular plates using the multi-objective Pareto archived simulated annealing algorithm (PASA)","authors":"F. Farhatnia, S. Ali Eftekhari, A. Pakzad, Soheil Oveissi","doi":"10.1051/smdo/2019014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/smdo/2019014","url":null,"abstract":"In this study for the first time, weight and critical buckling load in two kinds of functionally graded (FG) circular plates, namely, aluminum–alumina of (Al/Al2O3) and aluminum–zirconia (Al/ZnO2), are optimized using multi-objective Pareto archived simulated annealing algorithm (PASA). Material properties are assumed to vary with the power law in terms of the volume fractions of the constituent in two forms of symmetric and asymmetric with respect to the middle surface. The plate is subjected to uniform radial load and is considered for two boundary conditions, namely, simply supported and clamped edges. Aim at obtaining the Pareto archive is to achieve simultaneously the maximum buckling and the minimum weight concerning with proposed constraints. The parameters include the radius, thickness and volume fraction that the certain range is intended individually. The constraints are presented in form of the ratio of thickness to radius in category of the thin plates as well as the critical buckling stress being in the elastic range. Proposed simulated annealing algorithm is coded in MATLAB to obtain optimal non-dominated solution.","PeriodicalId":37601,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1051/smdo/2019014","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"58000969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Paul Blondel, A. Potelle, C. Pégard, Rogelio Lozano
{"title":"Collaborative training of far infrared and visible models for human detection","authors":"Paul Blondel, A. Potelle, C. Pégard, Rogelio Lozano","doi":"10.1051/smdo/2019016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/smdo/2019016","url":null,"abstract":"This paper is about the collaborative training of a far infrared and a visible spectrum human detector; the idea is to use the strengths of one detector to fill the weaknesses of the other detector and vice versa. At first infrared and visible human detectors are pre-trained using initial training datasets. Then, the detectors are used to collect as many detections as possible. The validity of each detection is tested using a low-level criteria based on an objectness measure. New training data are generated in a coupled way based on these detections and thus reinforce both the infrared and the visible human detectors in the same time. In this paper, we showed that this semi-supervised approach can significantly improve the performance of the detectors. This approach is a good solution to generate infrared training data, this kind of data being rarely available in the community.","PeriodicalId":37601,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1051/smdo/2019016","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"58001271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Current correction and fuzzy logic optimizations of Perturb & Observe MPPT technique in photovoltaic panel","authors":"M. Ourahou, W. Ayrir, A. Haddi","doi":"10.1051/SMDO/2019007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1051/SMDO/2019007","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a two-way optimization of the Perturb & Observe (P&O) maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique using current correction and fuzzy logic techniques. In fact, photovoltaic (PV) energy has become more and more coveted today. In the future, it will become a necessity. To ensure its optimization, maximum operating point tracking method is considered as a technological key in PV systems. One of the most used MPPT methods is the P&O technique. In this paper, we will focus on optimizing this method based on two techniques. A first attempt has been made to estimate a current correction of the P&O algorithm in case of illumination variation. Then, fuzzy logic optimization attempt had been highlighted to improve power loss. It is shown that both proposed techniques are very effective and allow considerable improvement of accuracy and are less affected by sudden variation of climatic parameters. The proposed approaches are tested via Matlab software and compared the classical P&O algorithm. Through applications, we could conclude that the two optimized proposed methods offer a remarkable improvement concerning power losses.","PeriodicalId":37601,"journal":{"name":"International Journal for Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1051/SMDO/2019007","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"58001348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}