Aerodynamic shape optimization using a hierarchical Genetic Algorithm

M. Sefrioui, K. Srinivas, J. Periaux

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    Abstract

    This article presents several results obtained in the field of CFD optimization using Genetic Algorithms (GAs). We first introduce a new approach based on classical GAs, namely Hierarchical Genetic Algorithms (HGAs). HGAs are explained in details, and the advantages of a multi-layered hierarchical topology are clearly shown. The hierarchical topology is an excellent compromise to the exploration/exploitation dilemma often encountered by GAs. Another innovation is the introduction of multiple models for optimization problems, within the frame of an HGA. We show that with such an architecture, it is possible to use a mix of simple models (e.g. coarse meshes) that are very fast and more complex models (with slower solvers), and still achieve the same quality as that obtained with only complex models. The different concepts presented in this paper are then illustrated via experiments on a Computational Fluid Dynamics problem, namely a nozzle reconstruction. The Mach number distribution along the nozzle is solved by a time marching technique using a CUSP scheme with an iterative solver. We show the results obtained and we compare the CPU time requirements for traditional GAs, Hierarchical GAs with single model and Hierarchical GAs with multiple models. And most importantly, we show how Hierarchical GAs deal with approximate models when searching for a global solution.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEuropean Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering, ECCOMAS 2000
    Place of PublicationBarcelona, Spain
    PublisherEccOMAS
    Pages1-18
    Number of pages18
    ISBN (Print)8489925704, 9788489925700
    Publication statusPublished - 2000
    EventEuropean Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering, ECCOMAS 2000 - Barcelona, Spain
    Duration: 11 Sept 200014 Sept 2000

    Other

    OtherEuropean Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering, ECCOMAS 2000
    Country/TerritorySpain
    CityBarcelona
    Period11/09/0014/09/00

    Keywords

    • Computational fluid dynamics
    • Genetic algorithms
    • Hierarchical models
    • Optimization
    • Parallelism

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