一种改进的禁忌搜索算法及其在连续全局优化中的应用

禁忌搜索算法是一种元启发式的全局优化算法,是局部搜索算法的一种推广,已被成功地应用于许多组合优化问题中。本文针对有界闭区域上的连续函数全局优化问题,提出了一种改进的禁忌搜索算法,并进行了理论分析和数值实验。数值实验表明,对于连续函数全局优化问题的求解该算法是可行有效的,并且结构简单,迭代次数较少,是一种较好的全局启发式优化算法。     

超越方程的优化解法

针对粒子群算法局部搜索能力差,后期收敛速度慢等缺点,提出了一种改进的粒子群算法,该算法是在粒子群算法后期加入拟牛顿方法,充分发挥了粒子群算法的全局搜索性和拟牛顿法的局部精细搜索性,从而克服了粒子群算法的不足,把超越方程转化为函数优化的问题,利用该算法求解,数值实验结果表明,算法有较高的收敛速度和求解精度。     

基于拟态物理学的约束多目标共轭梯度混合算法

在拟态物理学优化算法APO的基础上,将一种基于序值的无约束多目标算法RMOAPO的思想引入到约束多目标优化领域中.提出一种基于拟态物理学的约束多目标共轭梯度混合算法CGRMOAPA.算法采取外点罚函数法作为约束问题处理技术,并借鉴聚集函数法的思想,将约束多目标优化问题转化为单目标无约束优化问题,最终利用共轭梯度法进行求解.通过与CRMOAPO、MOGA、NSGA-II的实验对比,表明了算法CGRMOAPA具有较好的分布性能,也为约束多目标优化问题的求解提供了一种新的思路.     

On the convergence of asynchronous parallel algorithm for large-scale linearly constrained minimization problem

As a synchronization parallel framework, the parallel variable transformation (PVT) algorithm is effective to solve unconstrained optimization problems. In this paper, based on the idea that a constrained optimization problem is equivalent to a differentiable unconstrained optimization problem by introducing the Fischer Function, we propose an asynchronous PVT algorithm for solving large-scale linearly constrained convex minimization problems. This new algorithm can terminate when some processor satisfies terminal condition without waiting for other processors. Meanwhile, it can enhances practical efficiency for large-scale optimization problem. Global convergence of the new algorithm is established under suitable assumptions. And in particular, the linear rate of convergence does not depend on the number of processors.     

Omni-optimizer: A generic evolutionary algorithm for single and multi-objective optimization

Due to the vagaries of optimization problems encountered in practice, users resort to different algorithms for solving different optimization problems. In this paper, we suggest and evaluate an optimization procedure which specializes in solving a wide variety of optimization problems. The proposed algorithm is designed as a generic multi-objective, multi-optima optimizer. Care has been taken while designing the algorithm such that it automatically degenerates to efficient algorithms for solving other simpler optimization problems, such as single-objective uni-optimal problems, single-objective multi-optima problems and multi-objective uni-optimal problems. The efficacy of the proposed algorithm in solving various problems is demonstrated on a number of test problems chosen from the literature. Because of its efficiency in handling different types of problems with equal ease, this algorithm should find increasing use in real-world optimization problems.     

置换流水车间调度问题的中心引力优化算法求解

目前求解置换流水车间调度问题的智能优化算法都是随机型优化方法,存在的一个问题是解的稳定性较差。针对该问题,本文给出一种确定型智能优化算法——中心引力优化算法的求解方法。为处理基本中心引力优化算法对初始解选择要求高的问题,利用低偏差序列生成初始解,提高初始解质量;利用加速度和位置迭代方程更新解的状态;利用两位置交换排序法进行局部搜索,提高算法的优化性能。采用置换流水车间调度问题标准测试算例进行数值实验,并和基本中心引力优化算法、NEH启发式算法、微粒群优化算法和萤火虫算法进行比较。结果表明该算法不仅具有更好的解的稳定性,而且具有更高的计算精度,为置换流水车间调度问题的求解提供了一种可行有效的方法。     

Computation of the optimal tolls on the traffic network

The present paper is devoted to the computation of optimal tolls on a traffic network that is described as fuzzy bilevel optimization problem. As a fuzzy bilevel optimization problem we consider bilinear optimization problem with crisp upper level and fuzzy lower level. An effective algorithm for computation optimal tolls for the upper level decision-maker is developed under assumption that the lower level decision-maker chooses the optimal solution as well. The algorithm is based on the membership function approach. This algorithm provides us with a global optimal solution of the fuzzy bilevel optimization problem.     

基于模拟退火的CRS算法

本文是对非线性规划问题提出的一种算法,该算法把模拟退火算法应用到CRS算法中,根据模拟退火算法每一次迭代都体现集中和扩散两个策略的平衡的特点,使CRS算法更能够搜索到全局最优解,而不会陷入局部最优解。最后把提出的算法应用到两个典型的函数优化问题中,结果表明,算法是可行的、有效的     

Smoothed penalty algorithms for optimization of nonlinear models

We introduce an algorithm for solving nonlinear optimization problems with general equality and box constraints. The proposed algorithm is based on smoothing of the exact l ₁-penalty function and solving the resulting problem by any box-constraint optimization method. We introduce a general algorithm and present theoretical results for updating the penalty and smoothing parameter. We apply the algorithm to optimization problems for nonlinear traffic network models and report on numerical results for a variety of network problems and different solvers for the subproblems.     

Fixed point optimization algorithm and its application to network bandwidth allocation

A convex optimization problem for a strictly convex objective function over the fixed point set of a nonexpansive mapping includes a network bandwidth allocation problem, which is one of the central issues in modern communication networks. We devised an iterative algorithm, called a fixed point optimization algorithm, for solving the convex optimization problem and conducted a convergence analysis on the algorithm. The analysis guarantees that the algorithm, with slowly diminishing step-size sequences, weakly converges to a unique solution to the problem. Moreover, we apply the proposed algorithm to a network bandwidth allocation problem and show its effectiveness.     

Primal and dual multi-objective linear programming algorithms for linear multiplicative programmes

Multiplicative programming problems (MPPs) are global optimization problems known to be NP-hard. In this paper, we employ algorithms developed to compute the entire set of nondominated points of multi-objective linear programmes (MOLPs) to solve linear MPPs. First, we improve our own objective space cut and bound algorithm for convex MPPs in the special case of linear MPPs by only solving one linear programme in each iteration, instead of two as the previous version indicates. We call this algorithm, which is based on Benson’s outer approximation algorithm for MOLPs, the primal objective space algorithm. Then, based on the dual variant of Benson’s algorithm, we propose a dual objective space algorithm for solving linear MPPs. The dual algorithm also requires solving only one linear programme in each iteration. We prove the correctness of the dual algorithm and use computational experiments comparing our algorithms to a recent global optimization algorithm for linear MPPs from the literature as well as two general global optimization solvers to demonstrate the superiority of the new algorithms in terms of computation time. Thus, we demonstrate that the use of multi-objective optimization techniques can be beneficial to solve difficult single objective global optimization problems.     

A multi-start opposition-based particle swarm optimization algorithm with adaptive velocity for bound constrained global optimization

In this paper we present a multi-start particle swarm optimization algorithm for the global optimization of a function subject to bound constraints. The procedure consists of three main steps. In the initialization phase, an opposition learning strategy is performed to improve the search efficiency. Then a variant of the adaptive velocity based on the differential operator enhances the optimization ability of the particles. Finally, a re-initialization strategy based on two diversity measures for the swarm is act in order to avoid premature convergence and stagnation. The strategy uses the super-opposition paradigm to re-initialize particles in the swarm. The algorithm has been evaluated on a set of 100 global optimization test problems. Comparisons with other global optimization methods show the robustness and effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.     

A cross entropy based algorithm for reliability problems

The Cross Entropy method has recently been applied to combinatorial optimization problems with promising results. This paper proposes a Cross Entropy based algorithm for reliability optimization of complex systems, where one wants to maximize the reliability of a system through optimal allocation of redundant components while respecting a set of budget constraints. We illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm on two classes of problems, software system reliability optimization and complex network reliability optimization, by testing it on instances from the literature as well as on randomly generated large scale instances. Furthermore, we show how a Cross Entropy-based algorithm can be fine-tuned by using a training scheme based upon the Response Surface Methodology. Computational results show the effectiveness as well as the robustness of the algorithm on different classes of problems.     

Multi-objective optimization of heat exchangers using a modified teaching-learning-based optimization algorithm

Teaching-learning-based optimization (TLBO) is a recently developed heuristic algorithm based on the natural phenomenon of teaching-learning process. In the present work, a modified version of the TLBO algorithm is introduced and applied for the multi-objective optimization of heat exchangers. Plate-fin heat exchanger and shell and tube heat exchanger are considered for the optimization. Maximization of heat exchanger effectiveness and minimization of total cost of the exchanger are considered as the objective functions. Two examples are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed algorithm. The results of optimization using the modified TLBO are validated by comparing with those obtained by using the genetic algorithm (GA).     

Balanced fuzzy particle swarm optimization

In the present study an extension of particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm which is in conformity with actual nature is introduced for solving combinatorial optimization problems. Development of this algorithm is essentially based on balanced fuzzy sets theory. The classical fuzzy sets theory cannot distinguish differences between positive and negative information of membership functions, while in the new method both kinds of information “positive and negative” about membership function are equally important. The balanced fuzzy particle swarm optimization algorithm is used for fundamental optimization problem entitled traveling salesman problem (TSP). For convergence inspecting of new algorithm, method was used for TSP problems. Convergence curves were represented fast convergence in restricted and low iterations for balanced fuzzy particle swarm optimization algorithm (BF-PSO) comparison with fuzzy particle swarm optimization algorithm (F-PSO).     

A Full Nesterov–Todd Step Infeasible Interior-Point Method for Second-Order Cone Optimization

After a brief introduction to Jordan algebras, we present a primal–dual interior-point algorithm for second-order conic optimization that uses full Nesterov–Todd steps; no line searches are required. The number of iterations of the algorithm coincides with the currently best iteration bound for second-order conic optimization. We also generalize an infeasible interior-point method for linear optimization to second-order conic optimization. As usual for infeasible interior-point methods, the starting point depends on a positive number. The algorithm either finds a solution in a finite number of iterations or determines that the primal–dual problem pair has no optimal solution with vanishing duality gap.     

A Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm with Path Relinking for the Location Routing Problem

This paper introduces a new hybrid algorithmic nature inspired approach based on particle swarm optimization, for solving successfully one of the most popular logistics management problems, the location routing problem (LRP). The proposed algorithm for the solution of the location routing problem, the hybrid particle swarm optimization (HybPSO-LRP), combines a particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm, the multiple phase neighborhood search – greedy randomized adaptive search procedure (MPNS-GRASP) algorithm, the expanding neighborhood search (ENS) strategy and a path relinking (PR) strategy. The algorithm is tested on a set of benchmark instances. The results of the algorithm are very satisfactory for these instances and for six of them a new best solution has been found.      

A multiple local search algorithm for continuous dynamic optimization

Many real-world optimization problems are dynamic (time dependent) and require an algorithm that is able to track continuously a changing optimum over time. In this paper, we propose a new algorithm for dynamic continuous optimization. The proposed algorithm is based on several coordinated local searches and on the archiving of the optima found by these local searches. This archive is used when the environment changes. The performance of the algorithm is analyzed on the Moving Peaks Benchmark and the Generalized Dynamic Benchmark Generator. Then, a comparison of its performance to the performance of competing dynamic optimization algorithms available in the literature is done. The obtained results show the efficiency of the proposed algorithm.     

Analyzing the performance of simultaneous generalized hill climbing algorithms

Simultaneous generalized hill climbing (SGHC) algorithms provide a framework for using heuristics to simultaneously address sets of intractable discrete optimization problems where information is shared between the problems during the algorithm execution. Many well-known heuristics can be embedded within the SGHC algorithm framework. This paper shows that the solutions generated by an SGHC algorithm are a stochastic process that satisfies the Markov property. This allows problem probability mass functions to be formulated for particular sets of problems based on the long-term behavior of the algorithm. Such results can be used to determine the proportion of iterations that an SGHC algorithm will spend optimizing over each discrete optimization problem. Sufficient conditions that guarantee that the algorithm spends an equal number of iterations in each discrete optimization problem are provided. SGHC algorithms can also be formulated such that the overall performance of the algorithm is independent of the initial discrete optimization problem chosen. Sufficient conditions are obtained guaranteeing that an SGHC algorithm will visit the globally optimal solution for each discrete optimization problem. Lastly, rates of convergence for SGHC algorithms are reported that show that given a rate of convergence for the embedded GHC algorithm, the SGHC algorithm can be designed to preserve this rate.     

Stochastic Comparison Algorithm for Discrete Optimization with Estimation of Time-Varying Objective Functions

In this paper, the optimization of time-varying objective functions, known only through estimates, is considered. Recent research defined algorithms for static optimization problems. Based on one of these algorithms, we derive an optimization scheme for the time-varying case. In stochastic optimization problems, convergence of an algorithm to the optimum prevents the algorithm from being efficiently adaptive to changes of the objective function if it is time-varying. So, convergence cannot be required in a time-varying scenario. Rather, we require convergence to the optimum with high probability together with a satisfactory dynamical behavior. Analytical and simulative results illustrate the performance of the proposed algorithm compared with other optimization techniques.