Multi-objective resistance-capacitance optimization algorithm: An effective multi-objective algorithm for engineering design problems
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Heliyon
Abstract
Focusing on practical engineering applications, this study introduces the Multi-Objective Resistance-Capacitance Optimization Algorithm (MORCOA), a new approach for multi-objective optimization problems. MORCOA uses the transient response behaviour of resistance-capacitance circuits to navigate complex optimization landscapes and identify global optima when faced with many competing objectives. The core approach of MORCOA combines a dynamic elimination-based crowding distance mechanism with non-dominated sorting to generate an ideal and evenly distributed Pareto front. The algorithm's effectiveness is evaluated through a structured, three-phase analysis. Initially, MORCOA is applied to five benchmark problems from the ZDT test suite, with performance assessed using various metrics and compared against state-of-the-art multi-objective optimization techniques. The study then expands to include seven problems from the DTLZ benchmark collection, further validating MORCOA's effectiveness. The final phase involves applying MORCOA to six real-world constrained engineering design problems. Notably, the optimization of a honeycomb heat sink, which is crucial in thermal management systems, is a significant part of this study. This phase uses a range of performance measures to assess MORCOA's practical application and efficiency in engineering design. The results highlight MORCOA's robustness and efficiency in both real-world engineering applications and benchmark problems, demonstrating its superior capabilities compared to existing algorithms. The effective use of MORCOA in real-world engineering design problems indicates its potential as an adaptable and powerful tool for complex multi-objective optimization tasks.
DOI
10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35921
Publication Date
9-15-2024
Recommended Citation
Ravichandran, Sowmya; Manoharan, Premkumar; Sinha, Deepak Kumar; and Jangir, Pradeep, "Multi-objective resistance-capacitance optimization algorithm: An effective multi-objective algorithm for engineering design problems" (2024). Open Access archive. 10044.
https://impressions.manipal.edu/open-access-archive/10044
