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Application of the genetic algorithm for optimisation of large solar hot water systems
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The sensitivity of the optimum system design to the tap water draw-off and the draw-offs pattern has been determined using the optimisation algorithm.About:
This article is published in Solar Energy.The article was published on 2002-05-01. It has received 46 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Systems design & Thermal energy storage.read more
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A review of solar thermal technologies
TL;DR: This paper reviews the present day solar thermal technologies and performance analyses of existing designs, mathematical simulation, design and fabrication of innovative designs with suggested improvements have been discussed.
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Genetic-algorithm based approach to optimize building envelope design for residential buildings
TL;DR: In this article, a simulation optimization tool was developed and applied to optimize building shape and building envelope features to minimize energy use for residential buildings, including wall and roof constructions, foundation types, insulation levels, and window types and areas.
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Identification of PV solar cells and modules parameters using the genetic algorithms: Application to maximum power extraction
TL;DR: Compared to other methods, this paper finds that the GAs is a very efficient technique to estimate the electrical parameters of PV solar cells and modules.
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Optimization of Mediterranean building design using genetic algorithms
TL;DR: In this paper, an optimization algorithm that couples pseudo-random optimization techniques, the GA, with a simplified tool for building thermal evaluation (CHEOPS) for the purpose of minimizing the energy consumption of Mediterranean buildings is presented.
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Determination of design space and optimization of solar water heating systems
TL;DR: In this paper, a methodology is proposed to determine the design space for synthesis, analysis, and optimization of solar water heating systems, which incorporates different design constraints to identify all possible designs or a design space on a collector area vs. storage volume diagram.
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Genetic algorithms in search, optimization, and machine learning
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the computer techniques, mathematical tools, and research results that will enable both students and practitioners to apply genetic algorithms to problems in many fields, including computer programming and mathematics.
Genetic algorithms in search, optimization and machine learning
TL;DR: This book brings together the computer techniques, mathematical tools, and research results that will enable both students and practitioners to apply genetic algorithms to problems in many fields.
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Simulated Annealing: Theory and Applications
TL;DR: Performance of the simulated annealing algorithm and the relation with statistical physics and asymptotic convergence results are presented.
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Chemical laser modeling with genetic algorithms
TL;DR: In this paper, a genetic algorithm technique was used to determine a set of unknown parameters that best matched the Blaze II chemical laser model predictions with experimental data, which can be used as a method to guide experiments to improve chemical laser performance.