Multiple association analysis via simulated annealing (MASSA)

Stochastic Scheduling with Multiple Resource Constraints Using a Simulated Annealing-based Algorithm

This paper proposes a new algorithm using Simulated Annealing (SA) for stochastic scheduling. Stochastic effects are added with nondeterministic activity durations. Simple simulated annealing can not properly handle such a complex problem so an improved version is produced and utilized within the algorithm. Generally, the availability of resources is not enough to complete all the current activ...

A New Hybrid Parallel Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Travelling Salesman Problem with Multiple Transporters

In today’s competitive transportation systems, passengers search to find traveling agencies that are able to serve them efficiently considering both traveling time and transportation costs. In this paper, we present a new model for the traveling salesman problem with multiple transporters (TSPMT). In the proposed model, which is more applicable than the traditional versions, each city has diffe...

Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system and neural network in predicting the size of monodisperse silica and process optimization via simulated annealing algorithm

In this study, Back-propagation neural network (BPNN) and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) methods were applied to estimate the particle size of silica prepared by sol-gel technique. Simulated annealing algorithm (SAA) employed to determine the optimum practical parameters of the silica production. Accordingly, the process parameters, i.e. tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS), H2O and N...

Parallel Continuous Simulated Annealing for Global Optimization

In this paper a parallel algorithm for simulated annealing (S.A.) in the continuous case, the Multiple Trials and Adaptive Supplementary Search, MTASS algorithm, is presented. It is based on a combination of multiple trials, local improved searchs and an adaptive cooling schedule. The results in optimizing some standard test problems are compared with a sequential S.A. algorithms and another pa...

Constraint Analysis and Inital Sizing of a Transport Aircraft by Simulated Annealing