Traditional mathematical optimization methods, such as linear
programming (LP), nonlinear programming (NLP) and dynamic
programming (DP), often have drawbacks in practice. To overcome
these drawbacks, various meta-heuristic optimization techniques
have been developed. This study proposes a new meta- heuristic
algorithm which mimics musical performance, and names as Harmony
Search (HS). The HS algorithm is applied to five problems: a
continuous function optimization, a hydrologic parameter
calibration, a traveling salesman problem, an optimal design of
water supply network, and an optimal expansion of water supply
network. The comparison of solutions obtained by HS and other
optimization techniques shows that the HS algorithm can find better
solutions in less number of iterations. The new algorithm can solve
continuous-variable problems as well as discrete- variable problems
without unnecessary restrictions imposed by calculus-based
algorithms.
General
| Imprint: |
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
|
| Country of origin: |
Germany |
| Release date: |
August 2009 |
| First published: |
August 2009 |
| Authors: |
Zong Woo Geem
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 7mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
112 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-3-8383-0583-7 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Professional & Technical >
Technology: general issues >
General
|
| LSN: |
3-8383-0583-3 |
| Barcode: |
9783838305837 |
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