The Gannet Optimization Algorithm (GOA) has good performance, but there is still room for improvement in memory consumption and convergence. In this paper, an improved Gannet Optimization Algorithm is proposed to solve five engineering optimization p...
The ever-increasing complexity of industrial and engineering problems poses nowadays a number of optimization problems characterized by thousands, if not millions, of variables. For instance, very large-scale problems can be found in chemical and mat...
Indoor localization has broad application prospects, but accurately obtaining the location of test points (TPs) in narrow indoor spaces is a challenge. The weighted K-nearest neighbor algorithm (WKNN) is a powerful localization algorithm that can imp...
In this paper, a compact cat swarm optimization algorithm based on a Small Sample Probability Model (SSPCCSO) is proposed. In the same way as with previous algorithms, there is a tracking mode and a searching mode in the processing of searching for o...
Pigeon-inspired optimization (PIO) is a new type of intelligent algorithm. It is proposed that the algorithm simulates the movement of pigeons going home. In this paper, a new pigeon herding algorithm called compact pigeon-inspired optimization (CPIO...
Addressing the insufficient research on the aerodynamic performance of the coupled last stage and exhaust hood structure in compact marine steam turbines under off-design conditions, this paper establishes for the first time a fully three-dimensional...
The vortex generator is extensively utilized to enhance the air-side flow and heat transfer in compact heat exchangers, attributed to its high efficiency and low friction factor. This paper contains an innovative design of biomimetic vortex generator...
Heat exchangers play an important role in power, the chemical industry, petroleum, food and many other industrial productions, while compact heat exchangers are more favored in industrial applications due to their high thermal efficiency and small si...
Powder metallurgy (PM) technology is extensively employed in the manufacturing sector, yet its processing presents numerous challenges. To alleviate these difficulties, green machining of PM green compacts has emerged as an effective approach. The ai...
A growing number of scholars are drawn to using numerical approaches powered by computer simulations as a potential solution to industrial problems. Replicating the compaction process in powder metallurgy with accuracy is one such issue. The Drucker-...
This paper presents an optimal control method for a compact reduced switch count AC/AC converter in an AC microgrid. The AC/AC converter is adopted to interconnect dual three-phase renewable energy sources (RESs) and a three-phase permanent magnet sy...
To effectively control the deformation of high concrete face rockfill dams, this study proposes an intelligent prediction model (CO–SA–GPR) that integrates the Cheetah Optimizer (CO) and Simulated Annealing (SA) algorithm to optimize Gaus...
The debate surrounding the optimal polarimetric modes—compact polarimetry (CP) versus dual polarization (DP)—for PolSAR ship detection persists. This study pioneers a systematic investigation into Generalized Compact Polarimetry (GCP) for...
High-precision finite difference (FD) wavefield simulation is one of the key steps for the successful implementation of full-waveform inversion and reverse time migration. Most explicit FD schemes for solving seismic wave equations are not compact, w...
In this study, the significance of several factors in the performance of self-compacting mortar was statistically investigated. A screening design was used as a suitable design to identify the most important factors that can affect workability and co...
A compact, 3-degrees-of-freedom (DoF), low-cost, remotely operated unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), or MicroROV, is custom-designed, developed, instrumented, and interfaced with a PC for real-time data acquisition and control. The nonlinear equatio...
The development of self-compacting alkali-activated concrete (SCAAC) has become a hot topic in the scientific community; however, most of the existing literature focuses on the utilization of fly ash (FA), ground blast furnace slag (GBFS), silica fum...
The corrosion by severe sulfuric acid attack at pH 2 of two self-compacting concrete (SCC) types that are based on ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and granulometrically optimized blast-furnace slag cement was evaluated by three complementary tests tha...
A parallel compact Differential Evolution (pcDE) algorithm is proposed in this paper. The population is separated into multiple groups and the individual is run by using the method of compact Differential Evolution. The communication is implemented a...
Accurate prediction of the mechanical and rheological properties of self-compacting concrete (SCC) is critical for mixture design and engineering decision-making; however, conventional empirical approaches often struggle to capture the coupled nonlin...
A critical step in multiple criteria optimization is setting the preferences for all the criteria under consideration. Several methodologies have been proposed to compute the relative priority of criteria when preference relations can be expressed ei...
The search for maximal elements of preference relations has been recently related to the optimization of one-way utilities on compact topological spaces. In this paper, we deepen this study by referring to upper semicontinuous finite Richter–Pe...
In this study, a seepage prediction model was established for roller-compacted concrete dams using support vector regression (SVR) with hybrid parameter optimization (HPO). The model includes data processing via HPO and machine learning through SVR....
The growing demand for effective water treatment solutions, particularly in smaller communities in Brazil, highlights the potential of ozonation. However, implementing this technology at a smaller scale presents challenges, including the need to adap...
Nowadays, cotton boll detection techniques are becoming essential for weaving and textile industries based on the production of cotton. There are limited techniques developed to segment, detect, and count cotton bolls precisely. This analysis identif...
In nuclear-powered steam turbines, the aerodynamic performance of the inlet chamber tends to be contradictory to the compact design, which makes it difficult to achieve optimal efficiency and power in a nuclear-powered steam turbine. In this study, t...
In this study, we designed and experimentally demonstrated a compact polarization-insensitive 2 × 2 3 dB quasi-adiabatic coupler based on B-spline curves and shape optimization. By using the supermode to enable the segmented shape optimization...
The 2 × 2 3-dB couplers are one of the most widely used and important components in silicon photonics. Here, we propose an ultra-broadband and compact 2 × 2 3-dB adiabatic coupler defined by b-splines and optimized with an efficient super...
A novel compact 2-DOF compliant positioner is developed for the purpose of achieving good characteristics such as high natural frequency, high displacement amplification ratio, good linear motion, and compact structure based on its symmetrical struct...
When the vertical joints of monolithic precast concrete structures are cast by self-compacting concrete, the design of the formwork under rational lateral pressure of self-compacting concrete becomes a key technical issue. In this paper, a prototype...
Districting is essential in establishing efficient, fair, and equitable boundaries across various domains such as trade and service provision, land-use development, school attendance, and political representation. This paper introduces a robust spati...
The current evaluation models for earth-rock dam compaction quality seldom incorporate parameter uncertainty considerations. Additionally, the existing models frequently demonstrate constrained prediction accuracy and generalization capabilities. To...
This study is dedicated to the development of a multifunctional device that integrates air conditioning, humidification, and air purification functions, aimed at meeting the demands for energy efficiency, space-saving, and comfortable indoor environm...
This paper presents an automated method for solving the initial structure of compact, high-zoom-ratio mid-wave infrared (MWIR) zoom lenses. Using differential analysis, the focal length variation process of zoom lenses under paraxial conditions is in...
Vectorial optical fields have garnered significant attention due to their potential applications in areas such as optical nano-fabrication, optical micromachining, quantum information processing, optical imaging, and so on. Traditional compact vector...
Design of antennas for the Internet of Things (IoT) applications requires taking into account several performance figures, both electrical (e.g., impedance matching) and field (gain, radiation pattern), but also physical constraints, primarily concer...
Straw checkerboard sand barriers play a critical role in wind erosion control and dune stabilization. However, manual installation remains predominant, leading to low efficiency and inconsistent quality. To address this, a compact integrated machine...
The production of municipal waste is increasing all over the world. Although a significant part of the waste is collected as commingled waste, much of it is recyclable if disposed of properly. Thus, separate deposition and collection plays an extreme...
The construction industry increasingly integrates technological advancements to enhance efficiency and meet technical, environmental, and economic requirements. Self-compacting mortars are gaining popularity due to their superior fluidity, optimized...
The accumulation of discarded tire rubber poses significant challenges in terms of land usage and environmental hazards. To address this issue, this article explores the potential reuse of rubber in roadbed engineering. This study conducts a comprehe...
This paper presents a super-wideband multiple-input multiple-output (SWB MIMO) antenna with low profile, low mutual coupling, high gain, and compact size for microwave and millimeter-wave (mm-wave) fifth-generation (5G) applications. A single antenna...
High-performance and small-size on-chip inductors play a critical role in contemporary radio-frequency integrated circuits. This work presents a reliable surrogate modeling technique combining low-fidelity EM simulation models, response surface appro...
Optimizing agricultural tire traction is essential for improving field efficiency and minimizing soil degradation. This study examines the influence of lug spacing and vertical load on traction performance using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in ANSYS...
With the rapid developments of the Industrial Era 4.0, numerous sensors have been employed to facilitate and monitor the quality of machining processes. Among them, accelerometers play an important role in chatter detection and suppression for reduci...
Accurate numerical simulations of soil-tire interactions are essential for optimizing agricultural machinery to minimize soil compaction and enhance crop yield. This study developed and compared two approaches for identifying and validating parameter...
Practical efficient regional land-use planning requires planners to balance competing uses, regional policies, spatial compatibilities, and priorities across the social, economic, and ecological domains. Genetic algorithm optimization has progressed...
To address the uncertainty of optimal vibratory frequency fov of high-speed railway graded gravel (HRGG) and achieve high-precision prediction of the fov, the following research was conducted. Firstly, commencing with vibratory compaction experiments...
This study investigates the optimization of hot-pressing parameters for ASP60 high-speed steel composites incorporating CuSn20 bronze alloy for use in diamond-reinforced tool applications. ASP60 and CuSn20 powders were characterized using XRD, XRF, D...
The continuing trend for miniaturization of electronic devices necessitates size reduction of the comprising components and circuitry. Specifically, integrated circuit-antenna modules therein require compact radiators in applications such as 5G commu...
In order to minimize the number of evaluations of high-fidelity (“fine”) model in the optimization process, to increase the optimization speed, and to improve optimal solution accuracy, a robust and computational-efficient multi-fidelity...
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