The concept of Swarm Intelligence is based on the ability of individuals to learn with their
own experience in a group as well as to take advantage of the performance of other …

Two stochastic optimization algorithms conceptually similar to Simulated Annealing are
presented and applied to a core design optimization problem previously solved with Genetic …

In this paper, we compare the performance of several crossover operators, including two
new operators and a new faster formulation of a previously published operator. This new …

Reservoir characterisation is the process of describing a hydrocarbon reservoir, in terms of
the parameters of a numerical model, so that its performance can be predicted. We describe …

A Genetic Algorithm (GA) based system, coupling the computer codes GENESIS 5.0 and
ANC through the interface ALGER has been developed aiming at pressurized water …

The nuclear core fuel reload optimization is a NP-complete combinatorial optimization
problem where the aim is to find a pattern of fuel assemblies that maximizes burnup or …

Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) algorithm is a relatively new member of swarm intelligence. ABC
tries to simulate the intelligent behavior of real honey bees in food foraging and can be used …

Compared with other metaheuristic techniques such as simulated annealing and tabu
search, research into the use of genetic algorithms for the solution of OR problems is still in …

In modelling complex a-centric phenomena which evolve through local interactions within a
discrete time-space, cellular automata (CA) represent a valid alternative to standard solution …

The core of a nuclear Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) may be reloaded every time the fuel
burn-up is such that it is not more possible to maintain the reactor operating at nominal …