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14 June 2023

This paper addresses the challenge of optimizing objective functions in engineering problems influenced by multiple environmental factors, such as temperature and humidity. Traditional modeling approaches often struggle to capture the complexities of...

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  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
6,704 Views
12 Pages

1 September 2017

IL-6 signaling plays an important role in inflammatory processes in the body. While a number of models for IL-6 signaling are available, the parameters associated with these models vary from case to case as they are non-trivial to determine. In this...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,962 Views
19 Pages

17 December 2018

This study proposes a parameter optimization method for identifying the optimal nonlinear parameters of a miniature transducer with a metal membrane. Specifically, a nonlinear lumped parameter model (LPM) of a miniature transducer that accounts for p...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,344 Views
21 Pages

27 September 2023

The performance of jet pumps depends significantly on their structural and operational parameters. Current research primarily concentrates on theoretical models and laboratory tests, with limited experimental investigations and comprehensive reports...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,702 Views
17 Pages

Adaptive Optimal Control of UAV Brake Based on Parameter Estimation

  • Hao Lv,
  • Qinrui Liu,
  • Yu Wan,
  • Xuehui Gao,
  • Feng Li and
  • Zhen Liu

30 October 2023

A new parameter estimation method for a UAV braking system with unknown friction parameters is suggested. The unknown part containing friction is separated from the coupling system. The law of parameter updating is driven by the estimation error extr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,748 Views
20 Pages

2 November 2020

The radial basis function (RBF) is a class of approximation functions commonly used in interpolation and least squares. The RBF is especially suitable for scattered data approximation and high dimensional function approximation. The smoothness and ap...

  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
4,455 Views
20 Pages

Optimal Parameter Identification of a PEM Fuel Cell Using Recent Optimization Algorithms

  • Hegazy Rezk,
  • Tabbi Wilberforce,
  • A. G. Olabi,
  • Rania M. Ghoniem,
  • Enas Taha Sayed and
  • Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem

8 July 2023

The parameter identification of a PEMFC is the process of using optimization algorithms to determine the ideal unknown variables suitable for the development of an accurate fuel-cell-performance prediction model. These parameters are not always avail...

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  • Open Access
30 Citations
4,197 Views
24 Pages

24 March 2023

For many electrical systems, such as renewable energy sources, their internal parameters are exposed to degradation due to the operating conditions. Since the model’s accuracy is required for establishing proper control and management plans, id...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
3,624 Views
19 Pages

Optimal Parameter Estimation Methodology of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Using Modern Optimization

  • Hesham Alhumade,
  • Ahmed Fathy,
  • Abdulrahim Al-Zahrani,
  • Muhyaddin Jamal Rawa and
  • Hegazy Rezk

10 May 2021

An optimal parameter estimation methodology of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) using modern optimization is proposed in this paper. An equilibrium optimizer (EO) has been used to identify the unidentified parameters of the SOFC equivalent circuit with t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
3,957 Views
20 Pages

9 November 2019

The composite structure of a microperforated panel and porous metal is a promising sound absorber for industrial noise reduction, sound absorption performance of which can be improved through parameter optimization. A theoretical model is constructed...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
5,625 Views
14 Pages

This paper is concerned with the design of a parameter-dependent optimal controller for an active vibration attenuation problem of a non-linear vehicle system. A five degree-of-freedom vertical vibration model having an integrated vehicle seat, a non...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,747 Views
20 Pages

17 September 2020

Activated sludge models (ASMs) are often used in the simulation of the wastewater treatment process to evaluate whether the effluent quality parameters of a wastewater treatment plant meet the standards. The premise of successful simulation is to cho...

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  • Open Access
155 Views
22 Pages

1 February 2026

This paper presents an efficient parameter optimization approach to the plastic injection molding process to achieve high productivity. In collaboration with a company specializing in plastic injection-mold-based production, real process data was col...

  • Article
  • Open Access
65 Citations
4,645 Views
15 Pages

Optimal Estimation of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Parameter Based on Coyote Optimization Algorithm

  • Amlak Abaza,
  • Ragab A. El-Sehiemy,
  • Karar Mahmoud,
  • Matti Lehtonen and
  • Mohamed M. F. Darwish

25 February 2021

In recent years, the penetration of fuel cells in distribution systems is significantly increased worldwide. The fuel cell is considered an electrochemical energy conversion component. It has the ability to convert chemical to electrical energies as...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
2,842 Views
25 Pages

Analysis of Building Parameter Uncertainty in District Heating for Optimal Control of Network Flexibility

  • Annelies Vandermeulen,
  • Ina De Jaeger,
  • Tijs Van Oevelen,
  • Dirk Saelens and
  • Lieve Helsen

26 November 2020

Network flexibility is the use of the thermal capacity of water that is contained in the district heating network pipes to store energy and shift the heat load in time. Through optimal control, this network flexibility can aid in applications such as...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
5,382 Views
23 Pages

3 July 2020

Fused filament fabrication (FFF) has been proven to be an effective additive manufacturing technique for carbon fiber reinforced polyether–ether–ketone (CFR-PEEK) due to its practicality in use. However, the relationships between the proc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,906 Views
18 Pages

Optimal Design and Multi-Parameter Sensitivity Analysis of a Segmented Thermoelectric Generator

  • Tao Yin,
  • Deliang Ren,
  • Xiao Ma,
  • Yuanzhen Wei,
  • Qiang Gao and
  • Xingchang Han

1 December 2023

Thermoelectric generators are high-profile energy conversion devices that can convert heat energy into electricity. In this study, a novel 1D resistance model was established to evaluate the performance of a segmented thermoelectric generator (STEG)...

  • Article
  • Open Access
541 Views
22 Pages

Optimal Parameter Estimation for Solar PV Panel Based on ANN and Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization

  • Wai Lun Lo,
  • Henry Shu Hung Chung,
  • Richard Tai Chiu Hsung,
  • Hong Fu,
  • Tony Yulin Zhu,
  • Tak Wai Shen and
  • Harris Sik Ho Tsang

24 September 2025

Parameter estimation for solar photovoltaic panels is a popular research topic in green energy. Model parameters can be used for fault diagnosis in solar panels. Artificial neural network (ANN) approaches have been developed to estimate the model par...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
5,525 Views
27 Pages

25 June 2015

Two different coarse alignment algorithms for Fiber Optic Gyro (FOG) Inertial Navigation System (INS) based on inertial reference frame are discussed in this paper. Both of them are based on gravity vector integration, therefore, the performance of t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
2,944 Views
20 Pages

19 July 2023

We propose a joint optimization algorithm that combines the optimal shape parameter–Gaussian radial basis function (G-RBF) surrogate model with global and local optimization techniques to improve accuracy and reduce costs. We analyze factors th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
1,596 Views
26 Pages

Dwarf Mongoose Optimizer for Optimal Modeling of Solar PV Systems and Parameter Extraction

  • Ghareeb Moustafa,
  • Idris H. Smaili,
  • Dhaifallah R. Almalawi,
  • Ahmed R. Ginidi,
  • Abdullah M. Shaheen,
  • Mostafa Elshahed and
  • Hany S. E. Mansour

13 December 2023

This article presents a modified intelligent metaheuristic form of the Dwarf Mongoose Optimizer (MDMO) for optimal modeling and parameter extraction of solar photovoltaic (SPV) systems. The foraging manner of the dwarf mongoose animals (DMAs) motivat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,418 Views
12 Pages

Optimal Parameter Selection in Robotic Belt Polishing for Aeroengine Blade Based on GRA-RSM Method

  • Jian Guo,
  • Yaoyao Shi,
  • Zhen Chen,
  • Tao Yu,
  • Pan Zhao and
  • Bijan Shirinzadeh

17 December 2019

Due to its flexibility and versatility, robotic belt polishing is one of the most effective processing methods to improve the surface quality of aeroengine blades. Since belt polishing of blades is a material removal process aimed at reducing surface...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,935 Views
11 Pages

2 April 2024

In this study, the optimization of the operational parameters for a single proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) was carried out using the Taguchi method and orthogonal array. The operating parameters were H2 stoichiometry, air stoichiometry, ce...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,301 Views
13 Pages

Numerical Estimation and Experimental Verification of Optimal Parameter Identification Based on Modern Optimization of a Three Phase Induction Motor

  • Hegazy Rezk,
  • Asmaa A. Elghany,
  • Mujahed Al-Dhaifallah,
  • Abo Hashema M. El Sayed and
  • Mohamed N. Ibrahim

21 November 2019

The parameters of electric machines play a substantial role in the control system which, in turn, has a great impact on machine performance. In this paper, a proposed optimal estimation method for the electrical parameters of induction motors is pres...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,550 Views
21 Pages

Optimal Design of Tuned Mass-Damper-Inerter for Structure with Uncertain-but-Bounded Parameter

  • Shaoyi Zhou,
  • Jungang Huang,
  • Quan Yuan,
  • Dong Ma,
  • Shuangling Peng and
  • Simon Chesne

In this study we focus on the H optimization of a tuned mass damper inerter (TMDI), which is implemented on an harmonically forced structure of a single degree of freedom in the presence of stiffness uncertainty. Posed as a min-max optimizatio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
48 Citations
4,852 Views
26 Pages

Optimal PV Parameter Estimation via Double Exponential Function-Based Dynamic Inertia Weight Particle Swarm Optimization

  • Arooj Tariq Kiani,
  • Muhammad Faisal Nadeem,
  • Ali Ahmed,
  • Irfan Khan,
  • Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan and
  • Narottam Das

4 August 2020

Parameters associated with electrical equivalent models of the photovoltaic (PV) system play a significant role in the performance enhancement of the PV system. However, the accurate estimation of these parameters signifies a challenging task due to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,482 Views
20 Pages

18 November 2019

The uncertainty in parameter estimation arises from structural systems’ input and output measured errors and from structural model errors. An experimental verification of the shuffled complex evolution metropolis algorithm (SCEM-UA) for identif...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,069 Views
21 Pages

A Load-Independent Output Current Method for Wireless Power Transfer Systems with Optimal Parameter Tuning

  • Leila Yarmohammadi,
  • S. Mohammad Hassan Hosseini,
  • Javad Olamaei and
  • Babak Mozafari

31 July 2022

In current study, a method for achieving a load-independent output current with the ability to optimize the parameter tuning, which is applied to wireless power transfer (WPT) systems, is analyzed. The proposed technique is based on the immittance pr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
2,963 Views
21 Pages

Optimal Design of Fuzzy Systems Using Differential Evolution and Harmony Search Algorithms with Dynamic Parameter Adaptation

  • Oscar Castillo,
  • Fevrier Valdez,
  • José Soria,
  • Jin Hee Yoon,
  • Zong Woo Geem,
  • Cinthia Peraza,
  • Patricia Ochoa and
  • Leticia Amador-Angulo

4 September 2020

This paper presents a study of two popular metaheuristics, namely differential evolution (DE) and harmony search (HS), including a proposal for the dynamic modification of parameters of each algorithm. The methods are applied to two cases, finding th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,288 Views
24 Pages

One of the researchers’ concerns in structural engineering is to control the dynamic behavior of structures efficiently. The TMD (tuned mass damper) is one of the effective methods of controlling the vibration of structures, and various numeric...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,521 Views
19 Pages

23 August 2023

In this paper, a parameter optimal gain-arguable iterative learning control algorithm is proposed for a class of linear discrete-time systems with quantized error. Based on the lifting model description for ILC systems, the iteration time-variable de...

  • Article
  • Open Access
842 Views
27 Pages

25 August 2025

Inverse problems have numerous important applications in science, engineering, medicine, and other disciplines. In this study, we present a numerical solution for a one-dimensional parabolic inverse problem with energy overspecification at a fixed sp...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2,576 Views
30 Pages

In the future, higher penetrations of electrical loads in low-voltage distribution grids are to be expected. To prevent grid overload, a possible solution is coordination of controllable loads. Typical examples might be charging of electric vehicles...

  • Article
  • Open Access
91 Citations
6,829 Views
20 Pages

12 August 2022

The ecological environment is important for the survival and development of human beings, and objective and accurate monitoring of changes in the ecological environment has received extensive attention. Based on the normalized difference vegetation i...

  • Article
  • Open Access
64 Citations
7,030 Views
23 Pages

3 March 2019

Geographic object-based image analysis (GEOBIA) has been widely used in the remote sensing of agricultural crops. However, issues related to image segmentation, data redundancy and performance of different classification algorithms with GEOBIA have n...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,305 Views
31 Pages

29 May 2025

Photovoltaic (PV) technology is essential for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. PV system efficiency is highly sensitive to irradiance, temperature, and shading. However, accurate parameter identification is critical for modeling, as PV models of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
6,861 Views
26 Pages

27 July 2020

In this article, we design and evaluate several algorithms for the computation of the optimal Rice coding parameter. We conjecture that the optimal Rice coding parameter can be bounded and verify this conjecture through numerical experiments using re...

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  • Open Access
5 Citations
4,972 Views
19 Pages

16 January 2025

Steam thermal power plants represent important energy production systems. Within the energy mix, these could allow flexible generation and the use of hybrid systems by integrating renewables. The optimum design solution and parameters allow higher en...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
4,251 Views
15 Pages

10 August 2020

In order to model the complex requirements of users travelling in an urban environment, the relevant parameters for creating activity chains have to be identified. In this study, travel related parameters were collected and grouped into two main type...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,788 Views
15 Pages

Parameter Optimization for Ship Antiroll Gyros

  • Yuanyuan Zhu,
  • Shijie Su,
  • Yuchen Qian,
  • Yun Chen and
  • Wenxian Tang

16 January 2020

Ship antiroll gyros are a type of equipment used to reduce ships’ roll angle, and their parameters are related to the parameters of a ship and wave, which affect gyro performance. As an alternative framework, we designed a calculation method fo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
5,810 Views
18 Pages

Aiming at problems of large computational complexity and poor reliability, a parameter matching optimization method of a powertrain system of hybrid electric vehicles based on multi-objective optimization is proposed in this paper. First, according t...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
3,039 Views
24 Pages

Adaptive Integral Backstepping Controller for PMSM with AWPSO Parameters Optimization

  • Weiran Wang,
  • Fei Tan,
  • Jiaxin Wu,
  • Huilin Ge,
  • Haifeng Wei and
  • Yi Zhang

5 July 2019

This article presents an adaptive integral backstepping controller (AIBC) for permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) with adaptive weight particle swarm optimization (AWPSO) parameters optimization. The integral terms of dq axis current followin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,188 Views
22 Pages

30 July 2019

The downhole engineering parameters measurement sub is a key component of the rotary steerable drilling system. To enable a measurement sub to serve reliably under downhole complex conditions, the structural parameters optimization of its key but wea...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,633 Views
17 Pages

5 February 2025

In this study, the optimum design for an induction motor (IM) was realized by providing details of its geometric design. The IM optimization was carried out using the Artificial Ecosystem-based Optimization (AEO) algorithm, a metaheuristic method. Th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,096 Views
15 Pages

10 May 2024

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted public health and economies worldwide. In this paper, we investigate an optimal control problem to simultaneously minimize the epidemic size and control costs associated with intervention str...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,576 Views
19 Pages

Optimal Design of Motor–Pump Parameters for Direct Load-Sensitive EHA Based on Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithm

  • Yanpeng Li,
  • Hongpu Kang,
  • Mingzhong Li,
  • Jinhu Zhang,
  • Huijun Han,
  • Tian Yu and
  • Shaoping Hu

30 October 2023

The electro-hydrostatic actuator (EHA) is a highly integrated and reliable actuation system which has been widely used in aerospace and construction machinery. In addition, the direct load sensitive EHA (DLS–EHA) has been investigated by introd...

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  • Open Access
2,146 Views
17 Pages

A Fast Optimizing Method of Clutch–Clutch Shift Calibration Parameters

  • Jinyu Lin,
  • Huijun Yue,
  • Xiaoxiao Wu,
  • Lu Zhang,
  • Zhenkun Dai and
  • Haobo Jing

29 February 2024

Aiming at the drawbacks of the heavy workload and lengthy calibration cycle of transmission control unit (TCU) development, a fast optimizing and test method of clutch–clutch shift calibration parameters is developed based on the “V&rdquo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
244 Views
31 Pages

7 January 2026

To address the challenges of high computational costs, susceptibility to local optima, and heavy reliance on manual intervention in multi-physics parameter optimization for symmetric acoustic metamaterials, an enhanced Chimp Optimization Algorithm (D...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
1,720 Views
19 Pages

Enhanced Optimization Techniques for Parameter Estimation of Single-Diode PV Modules

  • Madhav Kumar,
  • Kaibalya Prasad Panda,
  • Ramasamy T. Naayagi,
  • Ritula Thakur and
  • Gayadhar Panda

Renewable energy sources such as solar are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Mathematical derivation is used to show the structural framework of PV cells and their models with a single-diode configuration. This paper proposed a two-step optimi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,988 Views
18 Pages

27 March 2023

Previously conducted studies have established that the rationality of the parameters of medium-deep hole blasting is one of the main factors affecting the blasting effect. To solve the problem of the parameter design and optimization design of medium...

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