The whirlpool algorithm based on physical phenomenon for solving optimization problems. Issue 2 (16th January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zou, Yuanyang
• Is Part Of: Engineering computations. Volume 36:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 664
• Page End: 690
• Publication Date: 2019-01-16
• Subjects: Genetic algorithm -- Benchmark -- Constrained optimization -- WA; Computer-aided engineering -- Periodicals; Computer graphics -- Periodicals; 620.00285
• DOI: 10.1108/EC-05-2017-0174
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-4401

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to propose a novel nature-inspired optimization algorithm, called whirlpool algorithm (WA), which imitates the physical phenomenon of whirlpool. Design/methodology/approach: The idea of this algorithm stems from the fact that the whirlpool has a descent direction and a vertex. Findings: WA is tested with two types of models: 29 typical mathematical optimization models and three engineering problems (tension/compression spring design, welded-beam design, pressure vessel design). Originality/value: The results shown that the WA is vying compared to the state-of-art algorithms likewise conservative approaches.