Design optimization of shell and tube heat exchangers using swarm optimization algorithms

作者：Rao R V^*; Patel V

来源：Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers - Part A: Journal of Power and Energy , 2011, 225(A5): 619-634.

DOI：10.1177/0957650911402888

• shell and tube heat exchangers
• particle swarm optimization
• civilized swarm optimization
• genetic algorithm

This study explores the use of particle swarm optimization (PSO) and civilized swarm optimization (CSO) algorithms for design optimization of shell and tube heat exchangers from economic view point. Reliability and maintenance due to fouling are also taken into account. Two case studies are also presented and the results of optimization using PSO and CSO algorithms are compared with those obtained by using genetic algorithm (GA). The effect of variation of PSO and CSO algorithm parameters on convergence and optimum value of the objective function has also been presented.

• 出版日期2011