Search for dissertations about: "Optimization Methods"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 1239 swedish dissertations containing the words Optimization Methods.

  2. 21. Approximation of topology optimization problems using sizing optimization problems

    Author : Anton Evgrafov; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; structural optimization; bilevel programming; approximation; topology optimization; control in coefficients; optimal design; fictitious domain; control in coefficients;

    Abstract : The present work is devoted to approximation techniques for singular extremal problems arising from optimal design problems in structural and fluid mechanics. The thesis consists of an introductory part and four independent papers, which however are united by the common idea of approximation and the related application areas. READ MORE

  4. 22. Maintenance optimization for power distribution systems

    Author : Patrik Hilber; Lina Bertling; Roland Eriksson; Lalit Goel; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Reliability Importance Index; Multiobjective Optimization; Maintenance Optimization; Asset Management; Customer Interruption Cost; Reliability Centred Maintenance RCM ; Reliability Centered Asset Management RCAM ; Monte Carlo Simulation; Evolutionary Particle Swarm Optimization.; Electric power engineering; Elkraftteknik;

    Abstract : Maximum asset performance is one of the major goals for electric power distribution system operators (DSOs). To reach this goal minimal life cycle cost and maintenance optimization become crucial while meeting demands from customers and regulators. READ MORE

  5. 23. Robust optimization of radiation therapy accounting for geometric uncertainty

    Author : Albin Fredriksson; Anders Forsgren; Timothy C. Y. Chan; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Optimization; intensity-modulated proton therapy; uncertainty; robust planning; setup error; range error; intensity-modulated radiation therapy; multicriteria optimization;

    Abstract : Geometric errors may compromise the quality of radiation therapy treatments. Optimization methods that account for errors can reduce their effects.The first paper of this thesis introduces minimax optimization to account for systematic range and setup errors in intensity-modulated proton therapy. READ MORE

  6. 24. Shape Optimization for Acoustic Wave Propagation Problems

    Author : Rajitha Udawalpola; Martin Berggren; Pekka Neittaanmäki; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; shape optimization; design optimization; acoustic wave propagation; Helmholtz equation; Boundary Element Method; Finite Element Method; inverse problems; adjoint method; gradient-based optimization; Scientific Computing; Beräkningsvetenskap;

    Abstract : Boundary shape optimization is a technique to search for an optimal shape by modifying the boundary of a device with a pre-specified topology. We consider boundary shape optimization of acoustic horns in loudspeakers and brass wind instruments. READ MORE

  7. 25. Accelerating Convergence of Large-scale Optimization Algorithms

    Author : Euhanna Ghadimi; Mikael Johansson; Angelia Nedich; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Convex optimization; Large-scale systems; First-order methods; Convergence analysis; ADMM; Optimization algorithms; Electrical Engineering; Elektro- och systemteknik; Matematik; Mathematics;

    Abstract : Several recent engineering applications in multi-agent systems, communication networks, and machine learning deal with decision problems that can be formulated as optimization problems. For many of these problems, new constraints limit the usefulness of traditional optimization algorithms. READ MORE