A new optimization algorithm based on chaotic maps and golden section search method

JA Koupaei, SMM Hosseini, FMM Ghaini - Engineering Applications of …, 2016 - Elsevier
In this paper, we introduced a practical version of golden section search algorithm to
optimize multi/uni-modal objective functions. Accordingly, this study presented a novel …

Prediction of building energy consumption using an improved real coded genetic algorithm based least squares support vector machine approach

HC Jung, JS Kim, H Heo - Energy and buildings, 2015 - Elsevier
The least-squares support vector machine (LSSVM) strategy has played a crucial role in the
forecasting of building energy consumption owing to its remarkable nonlinear mapping …

Multi-Gaussian-DAEM-reaction model for thermal decompositions of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin: Comparison of N2 and CO2 atmosphere

J Zhang, T Chen, J Wu, J Wu - Bioresource Technology, 2014 - Elsevier
Thermal decompositions of three components of biomass (cellulose, hemicellulose and
lignin) were studied using nonisothermal thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) under both …

Effective activation energies of lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis

W Wu, Y Mei, L Zhang, R Liu, J Cai - Energy & fuels, 2014 - ACS Publications
Eight different three-parallel distributed activation energy model (DAEM) reaction model
processes, which were used to describe the pyrolysis of eight lignocellulosic biomass …

[图书][B] Militarized conflict modeling using computational intelligence

T Marwala, M Lagazio - 2011 - books.google.com
Militarized Conflict Modeling Using Computational Intelligence examines the application of
computational intelligence methods to model conflict. Traditionally, conflict has been …

Pyrolysis kinetic analysis of the three pseudocomponents of biomass–cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin: sinusoidally modulated temperature method

T Chen, L Li, R Zhao, J Wu - Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2017 - Springer
The pyrolysis kinetic analysis of the three pseudocomponents of biomass, namely cellulose,
hemicellulose and lignin, were investigated using a thermogravimetric (TG) analyzer. The …

Thermal behavior and general distributed activation energy model kinetics of Lignite–Chinese herb residues blends during co-pyrolysis

Y Lin, H Xiao, B Chen, Y Ge, Q He, S Tao… - Bioresource technology, 2020 - Elsevier
In this work, the pyrolysis behavior of lignite, Chinese herb residues (CHR) and their blends
were explored by thermogravimetric analysis. The co-pyrolysis improved the pyrolysis …

[HTML][HTML] Finding a good shape parameter of RBF to solve PDEs based on the particle swarm optimization algorithm

JA Koupaei, M Firouznia, SMM Hosseini - Alexandria engineering journal, 2018 - Elsevier
The present study aims at integrating the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm with
Kansa's method based on meshless collocation methods in order to determine a good …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization of 3D fiber preform permeability tensor in radial flow using an inverse algorithm based on sensors and simulation

K Okonkwo, P Simacek, SG Advani… - Composites Part A: Applied …, 2011 - Elsevier
In Liquid Composite Molding (LCM), the fiber preform is placed in a mold and resin is
injected through a gate to fill the empty spaces within the mold. LCM processes are modeled …

Gasification kinetic analysis of the three pseudocomponents of biomass-cellulose, semicellulose and lignin

T Chen, J Wu, J Zhang, J Wu, L Sun - Bioresource technology, 2014 - Elsevier
The gasification kinetic analysis of the three pseudocomponents (hemicellulose, cellulose
and lignin) of biomass decomposition in the agent of CO 2 were investigated. The Multi …