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Engineering design optimisation using tabu search
Andy M. Connor, P. John Clarkson, Shahrokh Shahpar +1
This paper describes an optimisation methodology that has been specifically developed for engineering design problems. The methodology is based on a Tabu search (TS) algorithm that…
A tabu search method for the optimisation of fluid power circuits
Andy M. Connor, Derek G. Tilley
This paper describes the development of an efficient algorithm for the optimization of fluid power circuits. The algorithm is based around the concepts of Tabu search, where differ…
Pole shape optimization using a Tabu search scheme
Paul J. Leonard, Andy M. Connor
The pole shape optimization of an electromagnet typical of an MRI type application is investigated. We compare the use of different parameterizations of the pole shape and compare…
Optimisation of power transmission systems using a discrete Tabu Search method
Andy M. Connor, Derek G. Tilley
This paper presents a brief description of the Tabu Search method and shows how it can be applied to two different power transmission systems. Examples are presented from two trans…
A comparison of two methods applied to the optimisation of fluid power circuits
Andy M. Connor, Derek G. Tilley
This paper describes two optimisation methods which can be applied to the parameter selection stage of Fluid Power System design. These two methods used are a Genetic Algorithm (GA…
Design and control of cross-coupled mechanisms driven by AC brushless servo motors
Andy M. Connor
This paper presents an overview of a design methodology for the optimal synthesis of hybrid mechanisms. Hybrid mechanisms have been defined as multi-degree of freedom systems where…