Optimization Techniques in Engineering

The book describes the basic components of an optimization problem along with the formulation of design problems as mathematical programming problems using an objective function that expresses the main aim of the model, and how it is to be either minimized or maximized; subsequently, the concept of optimization and its relevance towards an optimal solution in engineering applications, is explained.

This book aims to present some of the recent developments in the area of optimization theory, methods, and applications in engineering. It focuses on the metaphor of the inspired system and how to configure and apply the various algorithms. The book comprises 30 chapters and is organized into two parts: Part I ― Soft Computing and Evolutionary-Based Optimization; and Part II ― Decision Science and Simulation-Based Optimization, which contains application-based chapters.

Readers and users will find in the book:

• An overview and brief background of optimization methods which are used very popularly in almost all applications of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics;
• An in-depth treatment of contributions to optimal learning and optimizing engineering systems;
• Maps out the relations between optimization and other mathematical topics and disciplines;
• A problem-solving approach and a large number of illustrative examples, leading to a step-by-step formulation and solving of optimization problems.

Audience

Researchers, industry professionals, academicians, and doctoral scholars in major domains of engineering, production, thermal, electrical, industrial, materials, design, computer engineering, and natural sciences. The book is also suitable for researchers and postgraduate students in mathematics, applied mathematics, and industrial mathematics.

Anita Khosla, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, University, Faridabad. She is the editor of two books and more than 50 research papers in national, international journals and conferences.

Prasenjit Chatterjee, PhD, is a full professor of Mechanical Engineering and Dean (Research and Consultancy) at MCKV Institute of Engineering, West Bengal, India. He has more than 120 research papers in various international journals and peer-reviewed conferences. He has authored and edited more than 22 books on intelligent decision-making, fuzzy computing, supply chain management, optimization techniques, risk management, and sustainability modeling. Dr. Chatterjee is one of the developers of a new multiple-criteria decision-making method called Measurement of Alternatives and Ranking according to Compromise Solution (MARCOS).

Ikbal Ali, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India. His research work has been widely published and cited in refereed international journals/conferences of repute like IEEE. His research interests are in the fields of power systems, operation, and control; and smart grid technologies.

Dheeraj Joshi, PhD, is a professor in the Electrical Engineering Department, Delhi Technological University since 2015. He has published more than 200 publications in international/national journals and conferences. His areas of interest are power electronics converters, induction generators in wind energy conversion systems, and electric drives.