Parameter tuning of particle swarm optimization by using Taguchi method and its application to motor design

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huimin Wang ◽  
Qiang Geng ◽  
Zhaowei Qiao
Keyword(s):  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Taguchi Method ◽  
Particle Swarm ◽  
Parameter Tuning ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Motor Design

Optimization of Drilling Process via Weightless Swarm Algorithm

2015 ◽  
pp. 181-190
Author(s):  
T. O. Ting
Keyword(s):  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Reduction Rate ◽  
Particle Swarm ◽  
Parameter Tuning ◽  
Pso Algorithm ◽  
Drilling Process ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Lower Standard ◽  
Swarm Algorithm ◽  
Novel Algorithm

In this chapter, the main objective of maximizing the Material Reduction Rate (MRR) in the drilling process is carried out. The model describing the drilling process is adopted from the authors' previous work. With the model in hand, a novel algorithm known as Weightless Swarm Algorithm is employed to solve the maximization of MRR due to some constraints. Results show that WSA can find solutions effectively. Constraints are handled effectively, and no violations occur; results obtained are feasible and valid. Results are then compared to previous results by Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm. From this comparison, it is quite impossible to conclude which algorithm has a better performance. However, in general, WSA is more stable compared to PSO, from lower standard deviations in most of the cases tested. In addition, the simplicity of WSA offers abundant advantages as the presence of a sole parameter enables easy parameter tuning and thereby enables this algorithm to perform to its fullest.

Taguchi-Particle Swarm Optimization for Numerical Optimization

2012 ◽  
pp. 44-59
Author(s):  
T. O. Ting ◽  
H. C. Ting ◽  
T. S. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Taguchi Method ◽  
Numerical Optimization ◽  
Optimization Problems ◽  
Computational Cost ◽  
Particle Swarm ◽  
Benchmark Problems ◽  
Discrete Variables ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Continuous And Discrete Variables

In this work, a hybrid Taguchi-Particle Swarm Optimization (TPSO) is proposed to solve global numerical optimization problems with continuous and discrete variables. This hybrid algorithm combines the well-known Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm with the established Taguchi method, which has been an important tool for robust design. This paper presents the improvements obtained despite the simplicity of the hybridization process. The Taguchi method is run only once in every PSO iteration and therefore does not give significant impact in terms of computational cost. The method creates a more diversified population, which also contributes to the success of avoiding premature convergence. The proposed method is effectively applied to solve 13 benchmark problems. This study’s results show drastic improvements in comparison with the standard PSO algorithm involving continuous and discrete variables on high dimensional benchmark functions.

Parameter Settings in Particle Swarm Optimization

2017 ◽  
pp. 101-132
Author(s):  
Snehal Mohan Kamalapur ◽  
Varsha Patil
Keyword(s):  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Particle Swarm ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Parameter Tuning ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Parameter Control ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Study Parameter ◽  
Optimal Values ◽  
And Control

The issue of parameter setting of an algorithm is one of the most promising areas of research. Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) is population based method. The performance of PSO is sensitive to the parameter settings. In the literature of evolutionary computation there are two types of parameter settings - parameter tuning and parameter control. Static parameter tuning may lead to poor performance as optimal values of parameters may be different at different stages of run. This leads to parameter control. This chapter has two-fold objectives to provide a comprehensive discussion on parameter settings and on parameter settings of PSO. The objectives are to study parameter tuning and control, to get the insight of PSO and impact of parameters settings for particles of PSO.

A Culture-Based Particle Swarm Optimization Framework for Dynamic, Constrained Multi-Objective Optimization

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashwin A. Kadkol ◽  
Gary G. Yen
Keyword(s):  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Transfer Functions ◽  
Optimization Problems ◽  
Particle Swarm ◽  
Parameter Tuning ◽  
Cultural Algorithms ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Objective Space ◽  
Computationally Intensive ◽  
Available Information

Real-world optimization problems are often dynamic, multiple objective in nature with various constraints and uncertainties. This work proposes solving such problems by systematic segmentation via heuristic information accumulated through Cultural Algorithms. The problem is tackled by maintaining 1) feasible and infeasible best solutions and their fitness and constraint violations in the Situational Space, 2) objective space bounds for the search in the Normative Space, 3) objective space crowding information in the Topographic Space, and 4) function sensitivity and relocation offsets (to reuse available information on optima upon change of environments) in the Historical Space of a cultural framework. The information is used to vary the flight parameters of the Particle Swarm Optimization, to generate newer individuals and to better track dynamic and multiple optima with constraints. The proposed algorithm is validated on three numerical optimization problems. As a practical application case study that is computationally intensive and complex, parameter tuning of a PID (Proportional–Integral–Derivative) controller for plants with transfer functions that vary with time and imposed with robust optimization criteria has been used to demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed design.

A Novel Nanogap Fabrication Technique Using Taguchi Method and Modified Particle Swarm Optimization

2012 ◽  
Vol 236-237 ◽  
pp. 118-122
Author(s):  
Te Sheng Li ◽  
Ling Hui Chen
Keyword(s):  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Taguchi Method ◽  
Optimal Parameter ◽  
Metal Layer ◽  
Particle Swarm ◽  
Optimal Parameters ◽  
Fabrication Technique ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Modified Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Metal Type

In this study, a novel nanogap fabrication technique is proposed. The technique is based on electron-beam lithography combined with rapid thermal annealing (RTA) to reduce the self-aligned nanogap on metal layer. The procedure running through systematic experimental design via Taguchi method and considering the critical factors such as metal type, Si thickness, RTA temperature, RTA time and initial nanogap dimension affecting the final nanogap dimensions was optimized. The experiments were conducted using Taguchi method and modified particle swarm optimization for setting the optimal parameters. The experimental results show that the most important factors in nanogap reduction were the metal type and the initial nanogap. The optimal parameter settings were metal type Pt on 50 nm Si/SiO2, 400°C, 60s and 43nm for initial gap. Experiment results found that the metal type Pt provided larger shrink ratio than that of Ni and nanogap down to 30 nm. It is also noted that the proposed approach was reproducible due to the confirmation experiments SNRs within the 95% confidence interval.

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