Global moment‐independent sensitivity analysis of single‐stage thermoelectric refrigeration system
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DOI: 10.1002/er.4811
Abstract: A mathematical model of single‐stage thermoelectric refrigeration system (SSTRS) was built considering the influence of external heat transfer. Based on the relationship between the input system design variables and the output cooling capacity, the coefficient… read more here.
Keywords: system; moment independent; refrigeration system; thermoelectric refrigeration ... See more keywords
Bounds for decoupled design and analysis discretizations in topology optimization
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DOI: 10.1002/nme.5455
Abstract: Summary Topology optimization formulations using multiple design variables per finite element have been proposed to improve the design resolution. This paper discusses the relation between the number of design variables per element and the order… read more here.
Keywords: design variables; analysis; topology; topology optimization ... See more keywords
A lagrange parametrization for the design of variable stiffness laminates
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-017-1882-2
Abstract: A Lagrange parameterization of lamination parameters which are used for optimization of variable stiffness laminates is presented. The advantages of the approach are: a) the design variables become independent of the finite element mesh and,… read more here.
Keywords: design variables; design; variable stiffness; lagrange parametrization ... See more keywords
A sampling-based optimization algorithm for solution spaces with pair-wise-coupled design variables
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-019-02221-x
Abstract: Solution spaces are sets of good designs that satisfy all design goals. They serve as target regions for robust and independent component development in a distributed design process. So-called solution boxes provide best decoupling; however,… read more here.
Keywords: optimization; sampling based; design variables; solution spaces ... See more keywords
Optimal design of frame structures with mixed categorical and continuous design variables using the Gumbel–Softmax method
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-024-03745-7
Abstract: In optimizing real-world structures, due to fabrication or budgetary restraints, the design variables may be restricted to a set of standard engineering choices. Such variables, commonly called categorical variables, are discrete and unordered in essence,… read more here.
Keywords: design variables; method; gumbel softmax; optimal design ... See more keywords
A t-SNE-based embedding for transfer optimisation with non-overlapping design variables
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-025-03976-2
Abstract: The cold start problem is a chief concern in the context of surrogate-based optimisation, as it can slow down or prevent convergence towards a global minimum. Transfer optimisation (TO) has recently emerged as a promising… read more here.
Keywords: design variables; transfer optimisation; target; design ... See more keywords
Reliability-based optimization and design limits of microchannel cooling systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2019.119202
Abstract: Abstract Uncertainties are often significant in the operating and design of thermal systems. Any minor variations in the design variables or operating conditions may lead to system failure. In this paper, a microchannel cooling system… read more here.
Keywords: design variables; reliability based; cooling systems; microchannel cooling ... See more keywords
Aerodynamic shape optimization using design-variables-screening method
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0185645
Abstract: Aerodynamic shape optimization involving a complex geometric model or problem may have tens or hundreds of design variables, necessitating multiple accurate but time-consuming computational fluid dynamics simulations to produce optimal designs, which greatly affects the… read more here.
Keywords: aerodynamic shape; design variables; variables screening; shape optimization ... See more keywords
Assessing the influence of design variables on serpentine duct intake performance using surrogate-based sensitivity analysis
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0268668
Abstract: Real-world engineering designs and computational models often incorporate uncertainties introduced by approximations and simplifications. Hence, uncertainty quantification (UQ) and global sensitivity analysis (GSA) are essential tools. UQ assesses the propagation of input uncertainties on quantities… read more here.
Keywords: duct; design variables; sensitivity analysis;
Systematic evaluation of the helicopter rotor blades: design variables and interactions
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DOI: 10.1108/aeat-06-2018-0163
Abstract: Purpose The effects of rotor blade design variables and their mutual interactions on aerodynamic efficiency of helicopters are investigated. The aerodynamic efficiency is defined based on figure of merit (FM) and lift-to-drag responses developed for… read more here.
Keywords: rotor; rotor blade; flight; rotor blades ... See more keywords
Multi-objective optimization of carbon/glass hybrid composites with newly developed resin (NDR) using gray relational analysis
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DOI: 10.1108/mmms-08-2019-0141
Abstract: Purpose: It is seen that little amount of work on optimization of mechanical properties taking into consideration the combined effect of design variables such as stacking angle, stacking sequence, different resins and thickness of composite… read more here.
Keywords: design variables; analysis; hybrid composites; optimization ... See more keywords