Title: Hybrid immune-simulated annealing algorithm for optimal design and manufacturing

Authors: Ali Riza Yildiz

Addresses: Mechanical Engineering Department, Uludag University, Bursa, 16059, Turkey

Abstract: This paper introduces a new hybrid optimisation approach by combining immune algorithm and simulated annealing algorithm. The main goal of the present research is to develop a novel optimisation approach for the solution of engineering optimisation problems. To demonstrate the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed approach, it is applied to engineering optimisation problems including the multi-pass turning problem taken from the literature and a shape design optimisation problem from automotive industry. Compared with other existing approaches in the literature, the proposed approach is very useful for optimal design and manufacturing.

Keywords: immune algorithm; simulated annealing; design optimisation; multi-pass turning; engineering optimisation; manufacturing optimisation; shape design; automobile industry; automotive design; vehicle design.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMPT.2009.024655

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 2009 Vol.34 No.3, pp.217 - 226

Published online: 14 Apr 2009 *

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