Testing of parallel metaheuristics for graph partitioning problems

In this paper we describe computer experiments while testing a family of parallel and hybrid metaheuristics against a small set of graph partitioning problems like clustering, partitioning into cliques and coloring. In all cases the search space is composed of vertex partitions satisfying specific problem requirements. The solver application contains two sequential and nine parallel/hybrid algorithms developed on the basis of SA and TS metaheuristics. A number of tests are reported and conclusions resulting from the testing experiments are derived.