Intelligent Computational Optimization in Engineering: Techniques and Applications

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Intelligent Computational Optimization in Engineering: Techniques and Applications....Pages 1-24
Front Matter....Pages 25-25
Learning Automata in Control Planning Strategies....Pages 27-54
Optimization Strategies for Restricted Candidate Lists in Field Service Scheduling....Pages 55-83
Framework for Integrating Optimization and Heuristic Models for Solving Planning and Scheduling Problem in a Resin Manufacturing Plant....Pages 85-107
Evolutionary Algorithms in the Optimal Sizing of Analog Circuits....Pages 109-138
Front Matter....Pages 139-139
Application of Estimation of Distribution Algorithms for Nuclear Fuel Management....Pages 141-176
Optimal Control Systems with Reduced Parametric Sensitivity Based on Particle Swarm Optimization and Simulated Annealing....Pages 177-207
Comparison of Evolutionary and Swarm Intelligence Methods for History Matching and Uncertainty Quantification in Petroleum Reservoir Models....Pages 209-240
Optimization of Multiple Traveling Salesmen Problem by a Novel Representation Based Genetic Algorithm....Pages 241-269
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Out-of-the-Box and Custom Implementation of Metaheuristics. A Case Study: The Vehicle Routing Problem with Stochastic Demand....Pages 273-295
Analogue Circuit Optimization through a Hybrid Approach....Pages 297-327
Evolutionary Inventory Control for Multi-Echelon Systems....Pages 329-356
Fuzzy Skyhook Surface Control Using Micro-Genetic Algorithm for Vehicle Suspension Ride Comfort....Pages 357-394
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