NUMERICAL OPTIMIZATION OF MECHANICAL STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES
| Title | ΑΡΙΘΜΗΤΙΚΗ ΒΕΛΤΙΣΤΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ ΣΕ ΜΗΧΑΝΟΛΟΓΙΚΕΣ ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΔΙΕΡΓΑΣΙΕΣ / NUMERICAL OPTIMIZATION OF MECHANICAL STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES |
| Code | 323 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Mechanical Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Panagiotis Seferlis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000380 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Mechanical Engineering
Registered students: 19
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Design and Structures | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Industrial Management | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Class ID | 600170981
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600170981
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=7441
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- 128 ENERGY TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS
- 125 OPERATIONS RESEARCH I
- 113 THERMODYNAMICS I
- 118 FLUID MECHANICS I
- 122 HEAT TRANSFER
- 206 PHYSICAL PROCESSES TECHNOLOGY
- 108 STATICS
- 116 DYNAMICS
- 101 CALCULUS I (MATHEMATICS I)
- 106 CALCULUS II (MATHEMATICS II)
- 111 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (MATHEMATICS III)
- 120 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
- 131 LINEAR ALGEBRA
Learning Outcomes
The implementation of numerical optimization in mechanical, manufacturing and process systems. Major emphasis is given in the optimization problem formulation using a single or multiple criteria using gradient based methods and non-gradient probabilistic methods.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Optimization problem formulation
Decision hierarchy, selection of criteria, decision variables (continuous, discrete), mathematical model formulation, constraints, parameters
Applications (1st Assignment):
Manufacturing: Mechanical system model development
Energy: Thermal process model development.
Industrial management: Supply chain modellig.
Numerical Optimization (gradient-based)
Unconstrained and Constrained problems
Linear and non-linear programming
Linear and non-linear integer programming
Solution of optimality conditions, Optimal solution sensitivity
Applications (2nd Assignment) – Continuous decision variables (3rd Assignment) – Continuous and discrete decision variables
Manufacturing: Mechanical system optimization.
Energy: Heat exchanger network optimization.
Industrial management: Supply chain optimization.
Optimization using probabilistic methods (non-gradient methods)
Simulated annealing, genetic algorithms.
Applications (4th Assignment) – Implementation of probabilistic optimization methods
Manufacturing: Mechanical system optimization.
Energy: Heat exchanger network optimization.
Industrial management: Supply chain optimization.
Multi-objective optimization
Pareto front. Numerical optimization of multi-objective optimization problems.
Applications (5th Assignment) – Implementation of multi-objective optimization methods
Manufacturing: Mechanical system optimization.
Energy: Heat exchanger network optimization.
Industrial management: Supply chain optimization.
Optimization under uncertainty
Uncertainty characterization – Problem formulation and solution
Applications (6th Assignment) – Implementation of optimization methods under uncertainty.
Manufacturing: Mechanical system optimization.
Energy: Heat exchanger network optimization.
Industrial management: Supply chain optimization.
Optimization of dynamic problems
Time discretization. Decision vector parameterization. Numerical solution (direct methods, sequential method, multiple shooting)
Applications (4th Assignment) – Implementation of dynamic optimization methods.
Manufacturing: Mechanical system optimization.
Energy: Heat exchanger network optimization.
Industrial management: Supply chain optimization.
Keywords
optimization, nonlinear programming, mixed integer programming, multi-objective optimization
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Electronic form of presentations.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 45 | 1.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Seminars | 15 | 0.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 25 | 0.8 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Interactive Teaching in Information Center | 15 | 0.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project | 50 | 1.7 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 0 | ||||
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Assignments - Projects (100%)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
- Report (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Βελτιστοποίηση και Δυναμική Προσομοίωση Διεργασιών, Ιωάννης Κούκος, Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα.
Βελτιστοποίηση και Λογισμικό Κατασκευών: Πεπερασμένα Στοιχεία, Ισογεωμετρικά Στοιχεία, Συνοριακά Στοιχεία, Χριστόφορος Προβατίδης, Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα.
Σχεδιασμός Θερμικών Διεργασιών, Μ. Κροκίδα, Δ. Μαρίνος - Κουρής, Ζ. Μαρούλης
Σχεδιασμός και Οικονομική Μελέτη Εγκαταστάσεων για Μηχανικούς, Peters Max, Timmerhaus Klaus D., West Ronald E, Εκδόσεις ΤΖΙΟΛΑ
Εισαγωγή στο Σχεδιασμό Χημικών Εργοστασίων , Κούκος Ι. , Εκδόσεις ΤΖΙΟΛΑ
Additional bibliography for study
Ενεργειακός Τομέας
Ajah Α.Ν., J. Grievink, P.L.J. Swinkels, “Delft Design Matrix: Framework for conceptual process design of future plants”, 2003.
Biegler L.T., I.E. Grossmann, A.W. Westerberg, “Systematic methods of chemical process design”, Prentice-Hall, 1997.
Douglas J.M., “Conceptual design of processes”, McGraw-Hill, 1988.
Jaluria Y., “Design and optimization of thermal systems”, CRC Press, 2008.
Seider W.D., J.D. Seader, D.R. Lewin, “Product and process design principles”, Wiley, 2nd Ed., 2004.
Smith R., “Chemical Process – Design and Integration”, Wiley, 2005.
Suryanarayana N.V., Oner Arici, and N. Suryanarayana, “Design and Simulation of Thermal Systems”, McGraw Hill,
Last Update
01-10-2020
