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2. Quantum Finance: um tutorial de computação quântica aplicada ao mercado financeiro.
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Canabarro, Askery, Mendonça, Taysa M., Nery, Ranieri, Moreno, George, Albino, Anton S., de Jesus, Gleydson F., and Chaves, Rafael
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OPTIMIZATION algorithms , *QUANTUM computing , *COMBINATORIAL optimization , *INFORMATION technology security , *STOCK exchanges , *FINANCIAL markets , *MATHEMATICAL optimization - Abstract
Previously only considered a frontier area of Physics, nowadays quantum computing is one of the fastest growing research field, precisely because of its technological applications in optimization problems, machine learning, information security and simulations. The goal of this article is to introduce the fundamentals of quantum computing, focusing on a promising quantum algorithm and its application to a financial market problem. More specifically, we discuss the portfolio optimization problem using the Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm (QAOA). We not only describe the main concepts involved but also consider simple practical examples, involving financial assets available on the Brazilian stock exchange, with codes, both classic and quantum, freely available as a Jupyter Notebook. We also analyze in details the quality of the combinatorial portfolio optimization solutions through QAOA using SENAI/CIMATEC's ATOS QLM quantum simulator. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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3. MODELO DE FLUXO DE REDE PARA SELEÇÃO DE FORNECEDORES EM RESPOSTA AOS DESASTRES: UM EXERCÍCIO NA REGIÃO SERRANA DO ESTADO DE SANTA CATARINA - BRASIL.
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Santos Lima, Fabiana, de Oliveira, Daniel, Cristina Trierweiller, Andrea, and Yuri Vefago
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ECONOMIC systems ,MATHEMATICAL optimization ,OVERWEIGHT persons ,MATHEMATICAL models ,SOCIAL systems ,SIMULATION methods & models - Abstract
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- 2022
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4. DESENVOLVIMENTO DE METODOLOGIA PARA GERENCIAMENTO DE PROJETO DE REVESTIMENTO DE POÇO DE PETRÓLEO.
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Lima Santos, Joao Paulo, de Lima Junior, Eduardo Toledo, Pereira de Gouveia, Lucas, and Dias Junior, Silvio Ribeiro
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OIL well casing ,MATHEMATICAL optimization ,WEB-based user interfaces ,MAINTAINABILITY (Engineering) ,OIL wells - Abstract
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- 2021
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5. Métodos de otimização aplicados a sistemas elétricos de potência
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Kagan, Nelson and Kagan, Nelson
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- Mathematical optimization, Electric power transmission, Electric power systems
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Este livro reúne a experiência dos autores na aplicação de técnicas de otimização aos sistemas elétricos de potência. Os capítulos são organizados de acordo com as técnicas de programação linear, programação linear inteira, algoritmos de transporte, programação dinâmica, métodos de busca heurística, algoritmos evolutivos e programação não linear pelo método de Newton. A obra é direcionada para engenheiros, alunos de graduação, pós-graduação e pesquisadores em geral. Embora as aplicações sejam voltadas para os sistemas elétricos de potência, engenheiros de outras áreas podem inspirar-se na construção de modelos para a solução de seus problemas específicos. Um software didático denominado OTIMIZA é disponibilizado no site da Editora Blucher (www.blucher.com.br) para download. Por uma interface bastante amigável, o leitor poderá ter contato com as técnicas de otimização e suas aplicações aos problemas comentados no final de cada capítulo do livro. Além disso, uma ferramenta específica para a solução de problemas genéricos de programação linear e programação linear inteira é disponibilizada no software.
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- 2017
6. MODELAGEM MATEMÁTICA DE OTIMIZAÇÃO APLICADA AO PLANEJAMENTO DO PLANTIO DE CANA-DE-AÇÚCAR E CANA-ENERGIA.
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Roberto Souza, CARMO Carlos
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MATHEMATICAL optimization , *LINEAR programming , *INDUSTRIAL costs , *MATHEMATICAL models , *DECISION making , *SUGARCANE - Abstract
This scientific investigation aimed to propose a mathematical optimization model aimed at supporting decision making regarding the minimization of the production costs of sugar cane and energy cane, based on the planning regarding the choice of varieties of cultivars to be planted in a certain cultivation area, and also, aiming to identify the dimensioning of the plots to be occupied by each one of these varieties, in order to guarantee: the varietal diversification; the total occupation of the area destined to the planting of sugarcane and energy cane; and, to meet the sucrose and fiber demands of sugar-energy projects. Based on techniques based on linear programming problems, the proposed model was implemented computationally in three different scenarios, with simulations of different levels of varietal concentration, and proved to be efficient not only in fulfilling its basic premises, but also proved to be effective. it is especially efficient in providing information capable of determining the cost of the varietal diversification process itself. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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7. Optimum contribution for mate selection in Santa Inês sheep
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José Lindenberg Rocha Sarmento, Leandro Teixeira Barbosa, Arnaldo Dantas Barreto Neto, Alcigeimes Batista Celeste, and Natanael Pereira da Silva Santos
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EVA ,genetic algorithms ,genetic contribution theory ,mathematical optimization ,selective mating ,Animal culture ,SF1-1100 - Abstract
ABSTRACT The objective of this research was to simulate the genetic gains expected comparing random mating strategies and mate selection by optimum contribution with different penalty levels in the inbreeding rate of Santa Inês sheep. The optimum contribution theory was thus applied to optimize genetic gain in the long term in twelve selection groups by selectively mating 500 females with the respective males, increasingly penalizing the increase in inbreeding in the objective function. Genetic algorithms were used to find the optimum contribution. Optimization was achieved via EVA software. Selection candidates had their contribution defined into four treatments, using different values to weigh the genetic merit and penalize increases in inbreeding. This made it possible to measure the degree of control over those parameters that can be obtained with this methodology. This selection offers different levels of genetic gain, which are achievable from restrictions on the coancestry. The number of males selected and their distribution into selection groups varied according to the penalty attributed to inbreeding in the objective function. Mate selection using optimum contribution should be adopted when aiming to limit the increase in inbreeding. Increasing the exchange of genetic material between groups is recommended to elevate genetic gain and maintain control over inbreeding.
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- 2021
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8. ESTIMAÇÃO DE PARÂMETROS DE CÉLULAS / MÓDULOS FOTOVOLTAICOS USANDO UM ALGORITMO DE EVOLUÇÃO DIFERENCIAL ADAPTATIVO TRIANGULAR.
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HIENDRO, Ayong, YUSUF, Ismail, JUNAIDI, and ERWAN, Komala
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STANDARD deviations , *SOLAR cells , *DIFFERENTIAL evolution , *PARAMETER estimation , *MATHEMATICAL optimization - Abstract
Background: Photovoltaic (PV) systems have become a promising renewable energy technology for electricity sources. The PV parameter estimation plays a vital role in modeling PV systems. Even though many optimization algorithms have been presented to obtain PV parameters, it is still challenging to investigate high-performance algorithms. Aim: This study aimed to propose a triangular adaptive differential evolution (TADE) algorithm to give a precise estimate of PV parameters. Methods: RTC-France PV cell, Photowatt-PWP 201 PV module, and KC200GT PV module were used as the case studies by using diode circuit models. The root mean square error (RMSE) between measured and estimated data was adopted to define PV parameter objective functions. A Friedman test was used to assess the reliability of algorithms. The parameter estimation results were crosschecked to confirm the accuracy of TADE algorithm performances. The PV module operating under various weather conditions was also performed to evaluate the TADE algorithm. Results and Discussion: The results verified that in most of the cases, the TADE algorithm surpassed other state-of-the-art optimization algorithms. For the double-diode model, the TADE algorithm obtained the RTC-France PV cell parameters with the RMSE value of 9.8243x10-04, the most accurate of all algorithms. Experimental results also showed that the TADE algorithm presented an excellent capability and accuracy in discovering the PV parameters and provided the best estimates for I-V and P-V experimental data of real PV cells and modules. Conclusions: The results have proven that the TADE algorithm has a great performance in terms of accuracy, reliability, and convergence speed for estimating PV parameters, even in different weather conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
9. MODELO MATEMÁTICO DE OTIMIZAÇÃO PARA A SELEÇÃO DE AGENTES INDUTORES DE MATURAÇÃO APLICADOS NA CULTURA DA CANA-DE-AÇÚCAR.
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CARMO, Carlos Roberto Souza
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GOAL programming , *MATHEMATICAL optimization , *LINEAR programming , *SUCROSE , *INFORMATION resources management , *SUGARCANE , *SUGARCANE growing - Abstract
Considering the relevance of the sugar-energy sector to the Brazilian economy, as well as the need to produce methodologies to support decision-making for such a relevant economic segment, the present research aimed to propose a mathematical optimization model aimed at planning expenses to be incurred in the acquisition of agents that induce maturation (ripeners), with a view to meeting the total demand for sucrose from agricultural enterprises that produce sugarcane, and also the choice of the best alternatives in relation to the identification, purchase and application of this type of chemical agent. Using techniques of whole linear programming and the Weighted Goal Programming method, in three scenarios composed of eighteen, thirty and sixty plots, the model proposed in this scientific investigation was implemented and computationally validated, producing a set of management information that went beyond variables related to sucrose demand and productivity and budget values. In other words, it was also possible to identify how much to buy of each type of ripener, how much would be spent per type of ripener, and also, in which field each ripener should be applied in order to achieve maximum sucrose productivity through the interaction between the respective chemical inducing agent and certain variety of sugarcane. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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10. Rain-Fall Optimization Algorithm with new parallel implementations.
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Manuel Guerrero-Valadez, Juan and Martínez-Rios, Felix
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RAINFALL ,ALGORITHMS ,SIMULTANEOUS multithreading processors ,MATHEMATICAL optimization ,TECHNOLOGICAL innovations - Abstract
Rainfall Optimization Algorithm (RFO) is a nature-inspired metaheuristic optimization algorithm. RFO mimics the movement of water drops generated during rainfall to optimize a function. The paper study new implementations for RFO to offer more reliable results. Moreover, it studies three restarting techniques that can be applied to the algorithm with multithreading. The different implementations for the RFO are benchmarked to test and verify the performance and accuracy of the solutions. The paper presents and compares the results using several multidimensional testing functions, as well as the visual behavior of the raindrops inside the benchmark functions. The results confirm that the movement of the artificial drops corresponds to the natural behavior of raindrops. The results also show the effectiveness of this behavior to minimize an optimization function and the advantages of parallel computing restarting techniques to improve the quality of the solutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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11. OPTIMIZACIÓN DE PUENTES PRETENSADOS MEDIANTE LA METODOLOGÍA DE LA SUPERFICIE DE RESPUESTA.
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Penadés-Plà, Vicent, Yepes, Victor, and Kripka, Moacir
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MATHEMATICAL optimization , *BRIDGE floors , *PROCESS optimization , *EXPERIMENTAL design , *CONCRETE bridges , *BRIDGES - Abstract
Bridges are essential infrastructures to improve communication in a region. Optimization is a process that can be used to obtain cheaper bridges under certain restrictions. Due to the complexity of the structural problems, mathematical optimization is not useful and heuristic optimization is used due its greater efficiency. This work presents an alternative to heuristic optimization based on metamodels. The process consists of reducing the initial factors by design of experiments, which significantly reduces the complexity of the problem without losing information. Then, response surface methodology is applied to obtain the optimum of the problem. This process is applied to a solid slab bridge deck that accomplish with all regulatory restrictions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
12. Estudio de la derivada parcial por medio de las aprehensiones en el registro gráfico de funciones de dos variables con estudiantes de ingeniería.
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VIGO INGAR, KATIA and DA SILVA, MARIA JOSÉ FERREIRA
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ENGINEERING students , *ENGINEERING education , *ALGEBRA education , *MATHEMATICAL optimization , *TEACHING methods - Abstract
Considering the importance of the knowledge that the graphical representation of functions of two variables provides for applications in engineering courses we present in this article a didactic situation that is part of the didactic sequence of a doctorate. The research was developed as a qualitative research of the type didactic engineering and had as objective to develop, in the students of second year of engineering, the visualization, according to Duval, researching, mainly, the articulations of the apprehensions in the graphic register in a computational algebraic system (CAS). We note that the articulation of the apprehensions in the graphic register allowed engineering students to conjecture properties of functions of two variables, when, for example, the student applies those notions to problems of optimization as is the case here presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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13. Estudo Analítico Aplicado ao Procedimento de Isolamento do Querogênio em Amostras de Rochas com Potencial Gerador de Hidrocarbonetos.
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de Almeida Poggio, Carolina, de Jesus, Gabriela Carvalho, de Souza Queiroz, Antônio Fernando, Santos Martins, Cíntia Mayra, and da Silva Junior, Jucelino Balbino
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SEDIMENTARY rocks ,SHALE ,ORGANIC geochemistry ,KEROGEN ,FACTORIAL experiment designs ,MATHEMATICAL optimization ,FLOTATION ,ORGANIC solvents - Abstract
Copyright of Anuario do Instituto de Geociencias is the property of Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Instituto de Geociencias and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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14. Distributed energy system optimization--an application in Shenzhen
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Chen, Zhuolun
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- 2016
15. Study on the coordinated control system of urban traffic trunk line based on particle swarm optimization
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Cao, Chengtao, Cui, Feng, and Xu, Lunhui
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- 2016
16. Wireless sensor network node scheduling algorithm based on energy saving strategy
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Wang, Zhihu
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- 2016
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17. Moment-rotation model of bolted steel beam-to-column whit double web-angles connections
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Bordignon, Rodrigo, Kaminski Junior, João, Pravia, Zacarias Martin Chamberlain, Alva, Gerson Moacyr Sisniegas, Pinheiro, Marco Antonio Silva, Rodriguez, Rene Quispe, and Deifeld, Telmo Egmar Camilo
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Finite element method ,Dupla cantoneira de alma ,Mathematical optimization ,Steel semi-rigid connections ,Moment–rotation model ,Ligações semirrígidas em aço ,Modelo momento-rotação ,Double web-angle connection ,Método dos elementos finitos ,ENGENHARIAS::ENGENHARIA CIVIL [CNPQ] ,Otimização matemática - Abstract
A predictor model of the non-linear moment-rotation relationship of semi-rigid connections steel beam-to-column with double web-angles is proposed by this study. This predictor model is based on a mathematical function of exponential format with two parameters in which the response variable expresses the value of the relative rotation beam-to-column from the predictor variable that corresponds to the bending moment acting on the connection, which is standardized by a dimensionless factor, defined in terms of three geometric design variables. Two data sets were formed from numerical analysis by the Finite Element Method of 162 connections. The adjustment parameters of the proposed model were obtained from the nonlinear regression of the data, using a mathematical optimization method (Simulated Annealing), in order to minimize the defined objective function. The values of the adjustment parameters of the model are given by equations in terms of the height of the pair of double webangles that form the connection, specifically for the surface roughness conditions represented by the slip coefficient 0.2 and 0.4. The proposed model is presented in a simple format and the value of rotational stiffness at any point of the moment-rotation curve can be obtained directly from its derivative. The moment-rotation curves predicted by the proposed exponential model present a satisfactory predictive capacity of the behavior of the connections, when compared to the data obtained by the numerical analysis. It was evidenced that the surface roughness conditions affect directly the behavior of the connections, so that the simulated connections with a slip coefficient 0.4 presented an increase of 21% in the initial stiffness value, when compared to the simulated ones with a slip coefficient 0.2. Um modelo preditor da relação não linear momento-rotação de ligações semirrígidas parafusadas entre viga e coluna em aço com dupla cantoneira de alma é proposto por este estudo. Este modelo é baseado em uma função matemática de formato exponencial de dois parâmetros, em que a variável de resposta expressa o valor da rotação relativa entre a viga e a coluna, a partir da variável preditora que corresponde ao momento fletor padronizado por um fator adimensional, definido em termos de três variáveis geométricas de projeto. Dois conjuntos de dados foram formados a partir dos resultados da análise numérica pelo Método dos Elementos Finitos de 162 ligações. Os parâmetros de ajuste do modelo proposto são obtidos a partir da regressão não linear dos dados com o emprego de um método de otimização matemática (Simulated Annealing), a fim de minimizar a função-objetivo definida. Os valores dos parâmetros de ajuste do modelo são dados por equações em termos da altura do par de cantoneiras que forma a ligação, especificamente para as condições de rugosidade superficial representadas pelos coeficientes médios de atrito 0,2 e 0,4. O modelo proposto se apresenta em um formato simples e o valor da rigidez rotacional em qualquer ponto da curva momentorotação pode ser obtida diretamente por sua derivada. As curvas momento-rotação preditas pelo modelo exponencial proposto apresentam uma capacidade preditiva satisfatória do comportamento das ligações, quando comparadas aos dados obtidos pela análise numérica. Foi evidenciado que as condições de rugosidade superficial afetam diretamente o comportamento das ligações, de modo que as simuladas com coeficiente médio de atrito 0,4 apresentaram um aumento médio de 21% no valor da rigidez inicial, quando comparados às simuladas com coeficiente médio de atrito 0,2.
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- 2022
18. Distribuição de pressão em rede de irrigação localizada otimizada por algoritmos genéticos Pressure distribution in a low-pressure optimized irrigation network using genetic algorithms
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Francisco F. N. Marcuzzo and Edson Wendland
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condutos sob pressão ,carga hidráulica ,irrigação por microaspersão ,otimização matemática ,pipes under pressure ,hydraulic charge ,microsprinkler irrigation ,mathematical optimization ,Agriculture (General) ,S1-972 - Abstract
Modelos matemáticos computacionais de otimização de redes de irrigação, sob vazão em marcha, capazes de fornecer dados hidráulicos, são importantes para a verificação do comportamento do sistema quanto à distribuição da carga hidráulica (energia) e da pressão nas tubulações da rede. Este trabalho teve como objetivo estudar a distribuição da carga efetiva e hidráulica da unidade operacional de uma rede de irrigação localizada otimizada por algoritmos genéticos. As variáveis de decisão para otimização, com auxílio de algoritmos genéticos, foram os diâmetros de cada trecho da rede: dois para linhas laterais, quatro para linhas de derivação, quatro para linhas secundárias e um para a linha principal. Foi desenvolvido um código em linguagem MatLab, considerando todas as perdas de energia distribuídas e localizadas entre o início da rede e o conjunto motobomba. A análise de sensibilidade realizada foi baseada na variação, na declividade do terreno (0; 2,5 e 5%). Os resultados mostram que, para as tubulações com vazão em marcha, quando se aumenta a declividade do terreno, ocorre ganho de energia no início da tubulação, que vai perdendo-se de maneira gradual, e diminuição da pressão no início da tubulação, que aumenta gradualmente.Computational mathematical models for optimization of irrigation networks, under continuous outflow, able to supply with hydraulic data, are important for the verification of the hydraulic behavior of the system with reference to the distribution of the hydraulic charge (energy) and pressure in the network pipes. This paper had as objective to study the distribution of the effective and hydraulic charge of the operational unit in a network of low-pressure irrigation optimized for genetic algorithms. The decision variables for optimization, using genetic algorithms, were the diameters of each stretch of the network: two for lateral lines, four for derivation lines, four for secondary lines and one for main line. A code in MatLab was developed, considering all the energy losses distribution and localized at the pipe junctions between the beginning of the network and the pump set. The analysis of sensitivity were carried through the variation in the declivity of the ground (0; 2.5 and 5%). The results show that, for the pipes with continuous outflow, when the declivity of the land is increased, a profit of energy in the beginning of the pipe occurs, and losses in a gradual way and a pressure reduction in the beginning of the pipe, that increases gradually.
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19. Contributions based on mathematical programming to (re)balancing of an assembly line operating in degraded mode
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Cavalli, Leonardo Torques, Magatao, Leandro, Rodrigues, Luiz Carlos de Abreu, Siqueira, Paulo Henrique, and Luders, Ricardo
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Modelos matemáticos ,ENGENHARIAS::ENGENHARIA ELETRICA::ELETRONICA INDUSTRIAL, SISTEMAS E CONTROLES ELETRONICOS::AUTOMACAO ELETRONICA DE PROCESSOS ELETRICOS E INDUSTRIAIS [CNPQ] ,Mathematical models ,Engenharia Elétrica ,Programação (Matemática) - Modelos ,Linear programming ,Balanceamento de linha de montagem ,Mathematical optimization ,Programação linear ,Assembly-line balancing ,Programming (Mathematics) - Models ,Otimização matemática - Abstract
O balanceamento de linhas de montagem por meio de modelos matemáticos surgiu como uma proposta para a otimização de linhas produtivas, resultando em aumento de produtividade, redução de gargalos produtivos dentre outras contribuições. Estes modelos visam equalizar os tempos de produção entre diferentes estações de trabalho e operadores, balanceando o sistema produtivo. Não suficiente, uma nova vertente do segmento de otimização de sistemas produtivos se mostrou de igualitária importância, qual seja o rebalanceamento de linhas de montagem. A presente dissertação se enquadra neste segmento, visto que tem como objetivo a obtenção de um modelo matemático e soluções para o rebalanceamento de uma linha de montagem operando em modo degradado de produção, ou seja, com estações de trabalho em modo de falha. O estudo realizado teve como base uma linha de montagem instalada na região de Curitiba/PR, a qual possui dois segmentos de produtos, nominados segmentos A e B. Dentro de cada um dos segmentos uma série de modelos de produtos são produzidos. Para tal objetivo, foram considerados os quatro modelos de produtos enquadrados no segmento A desta empresa. Esses quatro modelos representam a totalidade de produtos do segmento em questão. Partido deles, das características da linha existente, e sabendo que a linha de montagem já passou por um processo de otimização e balanceamento e opera desta maneira quando não há estações em falha, objetiva-se encontrar um modelo matemático e soluções para o rebalanceamento desta linha para quando a mesma operar em modo degradado, ou seja, quando uma, ou mais, de suas estações de trabalho entra(m) em modo de falha. Foram analisados os índices e históricos de falhas das sete estações presentes na linha de montagem e realizou-se, inicialmente, uma avaliação da influência de todas as estações de trabalho, individualmente, no tempo de ciclo da linha de montagem para, posteriormente, realizar os estudos para as duas estações com maior incidência de paradas por falhas: estações 1 e 3, gerando três cenários de estudo: estação 1 em modo de falha; estação 3 em modo de falha; e estações 1 e 3 em modo de falha simultaneamente. Tendo por base estes cenários apresentados, quatro estudos de caso foram realizados para a primeira fase de execução do modelo matemático, nos quais a possibilidade de realocação das tarefas foi mais/menos restritiva. Dentro de cada um dos estudos foram obtidas soluções para o rebalanceamento da linha para operar em modo degradado de produção. Para a segunda fase de execução do modelo, um estudo complementar ao abordado na primeira fase foi executado, buscando a minimização do número de alterações na linha de montagem dado um tempo de ciclo máximo permitido. Deste modo, disponibilizam-se condições de trabalho otimizadas para a linha, mesmo quando um modo degradado de operação se faz necessário. The balancing of assembly lines by mathematical models emerged as a viable proposal for production lines optimization, resulting in increased productivity, reduction of productive bottlenecks and other contributions. These models aim to equalize production times between workstations and workers, balancing the productive system. In addition, a new aspect of the production systems optimization segment proved to be of equal importance: the rebalancing of assembly lines. This research project fits into this segment, since it aims to obtain a mathematical model and solutions for the rebalancing of an assembly line operating in degraded mode of production, that is, with workstations in failure mode. This study was based on an assembly line installed in the region of Curitiba/PR; the line has two product segments, namely A and B. Within each segment, a series of product models are produced. For this project purpose, the four product models framed in A segment of this company were considered. These four models represent the totality of products in the A segment. This study aims to find a mathematical model and solutions for the rebalancing of this line for the operation in degraded mode, that is, when one (or more) workstation(s) goes(go) into failure mode. As a basic hypothesis, the studied assembly line has already undergone a process of optimization and balancing for normal conditions (without failure) and it operates in this way; thus, the characteristics of the existing line are known a priori. The historical data of failures of the seven stations in the assembly line were analyzed. First, the influence of workstations on the cycle time of the assembly line was evaluated, individually, in order to subsequently perform the studies for the two stations with the highest incidence of stopping failure conditions: stations 1 and 3. This fact generated three study scenarios: station 1 in failure mode; station 3 in failure mode; and stations 1 and 3 in failure mode, simultaneously. Based on these presented scenarios, four case studies took place, for the first phase of the mathematical model execution, in which the possibility of reallocating tasks was more / less restrictive. On the second phase of the model execution, a complementary study to the one addressed in the first phase was carried out, seeking to minimize the number of changes to the assembly line given a maximum allowed cycle time. Within each of the studies, the three scenarios presented were considered, leading to rebalancing solutions of the line operating in degraded mode of production.
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20. Prefácio.
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Sandoval, Wilfredo Sosa
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CONSUMER preferences , *MATHEMATICAL optimization , *HIGH technology industries , *MANAGERIAL economics , *ONLINE banking - Abstract
The special issue of the Brazilian Journal of Business Economics (RBEE) from the Catholic University of Brasília (UCB) addresses the Theory of Optimization and Economic Theory. The highlight is the contribution of Prof. Dr. Jean Pierre Crouzeix, who discusses consumers' revealed preferences. In addition, there are articles on digital banks in finance, technical and scale efficiency, dynamic optimization of political-economic cycles, and employment control in the Manaus Industrial Pole. The special issue was organized by the guest editor, Wilfredo Sosa Sandoval, PhD. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2022
21. Distributed cooperative localization for sparse communication network with multi-locating messages.
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Leigang Wang and Tao Zhang
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KALMAN filtering , *MATHEMATICAL optimization , *COVARIANCE matrices , *COMPUTER simulation , *ALGORITHMS , *COEFFICIENTS (Statistics) - Abstract
In cooperative localization with sparse communication networks, an agent maybe only receives part of locating messages from the others. It is difficult for the receiver to utilize the part instead of global knowledge. Under the extended Kalman filtering, the utilization of the locating message is maximized by two aspects: the locating message generating and multi-locating messages fusing. For the former, the covariance upper-bound technique, by introducing amplification coefficients, is employed to remove the dependency of locating messages on the global knowledge. For the latter, an optimization model is setup; the covariance matrix determinant of the receiver's state estimate, expressed as a function of the amplification coefficients, is selected as the optimization criterion, under linear constraints on the amplification coefficient characteristics and the communication connectivity. Using the optimization solution, the local optimal state of the receiver agent is obtained by the weighting fusion. Simulation with seven agents is shown to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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22. Metaheuristics variable neighborhood search (VNS) and variable neighborhood descente (VND) applied in fuel distribution in multimodal networks
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Oliveira, João Wagner de, Arruda, Lucia Valeria Ramos de, Santos, Carlos Henrique dos, and Neves Junior, Flavio
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Mathematical models ,Engenharia Elétrica ,Logística - Planejamento ,Mathematical optimization ,Petróleo - Transporte ,Heuristic ,Petroleum - Transportation ,Otimização matemática ,Modelos matemáticos ,ENGENHARIAS::ENGENHARIA ELETRICA::ELETRONICA INDUSTRIAL, SISTEMAS E CONTROLES ELETRONICOS::AUTOMACAO ELETRONICA DE PROCESSOS ELETRICOS E INDUSTRIAIS [CNPQ] ,Pack transportation ,Transporte de carga ,Heurística ,Logistics - Planning - Abstract
Conselho Nacional do Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) Este trabalho apresenta uma modelagem matemática de um problema de distribuição de derivados de petróleo em rede multimodal como um caso particular do problema de transporte conhecido na literatura como Two-echelon Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem (2E-CVRP), que realiza o roteamento de veículos em dois níveis, onde os veículos partem dos depósitos com uma quantidade limitada de carga e a transportam até um depósito intermediário, onde o produto é fracionado e redistribuído em novos veículos que saem com destino ao cliente para realizar a entrega. A rede é formada por refinarias, depósitos intermediários e clientes locais os quais são interligados via modais ferroviários e rodoviários. Para resolver esse problema, foi desenvolvido um modelo matemático que foi resolvido utilizando a metaheurística Variable Neighborhood Search (VNS), que utiliza conceitos de otimização matemática para realizar buscas a partir de uma solução inicial a procura de soluções melhores. Para ajudar na busca, a heurística Variable Neighborhood Descent (VND) foi implementada. O método consiste em definir uma quantidade limitada de diferentes vizinhanças para iniciar a busca por uma melhor solução até que todas as vizinhanças sejam avaliadas. O objetivo é encontrar os arcos de ligação entre as refinarias e os centros de distribuição e dos centros de distribuição aos clientes que que atendam a demanda, diminuindo o tempo e o trajeto porcorrido. A metaheurística foi capaz de encontrar a solução ótima em um tempo computacional satisfatório, mostrando-se eficaz para auxiliar na tomada de decisão. O modelo proposto alcançou o resultado em 0,7 segundo, enquanto o modelo matemático, que foi implementado em Excel e resolvido pelo Gurobi atingiu o resultado em 0,2 segundos. This work presents a mathematical model for the problem of petroleum products distribution in multimodal network as a particular case of the transportation problem known in the literature as Two-echelon Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem (2E-CVRP), which performs vehicle routing in two levels, where vehicles leave the warehouses with a limited amount of cargo and transport them to an intermediate warehouse, where the product is divided and redistributed in new vehicles that leave for the customer to deliver. To solve this problem, a mathematical model was generated and solved using the Variable Neighborhood Search (VNS) metaheuristic, which uses concepts of mathematical optimization to perform searches from an initial solution in search of better solutions. To aid in the search, the Variable Neighborhood Descent (VND) heuristic was implemented. The method consists of defining a limited number of different neighborhoods to start the search for a better solution until all the neighborhoods are evaluated. The goal is to find the connection arcs between the refineries and the distribution centers and the distribution centers to the customers that minimize the objective function. The metaheuristic was able to find the optimal solution in a satisfactory computational time, proving to be effective in assisting decision making. The metaheuristic reached the result in 0.7 seconds, while the mathematical model, which was implemented in Excel and solved by Gurobi, reached the result in 0.2 seconds.
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23. An optimization approach for scheduling heavy oils transportation through a mesh-like pipeline network
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Bueno, Lucas, Neves Junior, Flavio, Magatao, Leandro, Arruda, Lucia Valeria Ramos de, Felizari, Luiz Carlos, and Ferreira Filho, Virgilio Jose Martins
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Mathematical models ,Engenharia Elétrica ,Programming (Mathematics) ,CIENCIAS EXATAS E DA TERRA::CIENCIA DA COMPUTACAO [CNPQ] ,Mathematical optimization ,Oleodutos de petróleo ,Programação linear ,Heuristic programming ,Otimização matemática ,Programação (Matemática) ,Modelos matemáticos ,Petroleum pipelines ,Programação heurística ,Linear programming ,Petróleo - Derivados - Transporte ,Petroleum products - Transportation - Abstract
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) Petróleo Brasileiro (Petrobrás) Pela sua eficiência, o modal dutoviário é habitualmente utilizado no transporte de petróleo e de seus derivados. No entanto, como a expansão das malhas dutoviárias implica custos elevados, é importante otimizar o uso dos recursos existentes. Uma das etapas para otimizar o uso de malhas dutoviárias é a realização de uma programação adequada — um problema NP-completo. Sendo assim, esta tese trata de uma abordagem de otimização para a programação do transporte de derivados escuros de petróleo por uma malha dutoviária brasileira. Nesta malha, sete dutos conectam oito nós, sendo quatro refinarias, três depósitos intermediários e um porto. Algumas características deste problema o diferenciam de outros similares, como a necessidade da realização de degradações da qualidade dos derivados, de misturas de derivados e de mudanças no sentido do fluxo (reversões), assim como a necessidade da inclusão de selos para evitar interfaces indesejadas e da consideração da perda de calor dos derivados. Para obtenção de soluções, o problema é decomposto em três etapas: alocação, sequenciamento e temporização. A etapa de alocação é solucionada com um modelo de Programação Linear Inteira Mista (PLIM), a etapa de sequenciamento com um algoritmo heurístico e um modelo PLIM, e a etapa de temporização com um algoritmo heurístico e um modelo de Programação Linear (PL). Foram realizados experimentos quantitativos e qualitativos, com os quais foram obtidas programações mensais em um tempo computacional não proibitivo (minutos). Due to its efficiency, the pipeline modal is commonly used to transport oil and its derivatives. However, since expanding the pipeline networks involves high costs, it is important to optimize the use of the existing resources. One step to optimize the use of pipeline networks is to make a proper schedule — an NP-complete problem. Thus, this thesis is about an optimization approach for scheduling heavy oils transportation through a Brazilian mesh-like pipeline network. In this network, seven pipelines connect eight nodes, four of which are refineries, three are intermediate depots and one is a harbor. Some characteristics of this problem differentiate it from similar ones, such as the need to perform oils quality degradation, oils blends and changes on flow direction (reversions), as well as the need to include plugs to avoid undesired interfaces and to consider oils heat loss. To generate solutions, the problem is decomposed into three steps: assigning, sequencing and timing. The assigning step is solved with an Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) model, the sequencing step with a heuristic algorithm and an MILP model, and the timing step with a heuristic algorithm and an Linear Programming (LP) model. Quantitative and qualitative experiments were carried out, with which monthly schedules were obtained in a non-prohibitive computational time (minutes).
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24. Lopofly: técnica de otimização de localização e posicionamento para redes aéreas
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Fritsche, Giovanna Garcia Basilio, Fonseca, Anelise Munaretto, Monego, Hermes Irineu Del, Vendramin, Ana Cristina Barreiras Kochem, Pigatto, Daniel Fernando, and Pellenz, Marcelo Eduardo
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Redes ad hoc (redes de computadores) ,Location awareness technology (Wireless communication systems) ,Engenharia Elétrica ,Mathematical optimization ,Conectividade (Computadores) ,Métodos de simulação ,Unmanned aerial vehicles ,Heuristic programming ,Tecnologia de detecção de localização (sistemas de comunicação sem fio) ,Otimização matemática ,Simulation methods ,Redes de computadores ,Programação heurística ,Veículos aéreos não tripulados ,Connection machines ,ENGENHARIAS::ENGENHARIA ELETRICA::TELECOMUNICACOES [CNPQ] ,Computer networks ,Ad hoc networks (Computer networks) - Abstract
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) Em áreas que exigem conectividade de curto prazo e esporádicas, como eventos e escritórios móveis, torna-se inviável manter uma infraestrutura permanente de rede somente para fornecer acesso à Internet de banda larga a clientes temporários. A utilização de nós aéreos para construir redes aéreas tem despertado grande interesse tanto da comunidade científica quanto da indústria de um modo geral. No entanto, estas redes necessitam ser gerenciadas com cuidado, principalmente devido à limitação da capacidade de energia dos nós aéreos. Diferentes soluções são encontradas, contudo, até o presente momento não foram encontradas pesquisas que propõem modelos os quais consideram, de forma conjunta, todos os aspectos restritivos de se utilizar nós aéreos: comunicação, mobilidade, restrição de energia e rotatividade. Considerando esses problemas, apresentase uma nova técnica de otimização de localização e posicionamento para redes aéreas (Location and Positioning Optimization Technique for Flying Networks – LoPoFly). O LoPoFly consiste de dois módulos: (i) localização, que tem o objetivo de encontrar um local em que um nó aéreo é necessário, tomando como base a distribuição dos clientes; e, (ii) seleção ou posicionamento, que é responsável por gerir a realocação e troca de nós aéreos, considerando o consumo energético. Estes módulos se utilizam da meta-heurística de Recozimento Determinístico (Deterministic Annealing – DA), a qual emula um processo físico (recozimento) onde um sólido é aquecido até seu ponto de fusão e arrefecido até atingir sua configuração mínima de energia. Ela é utilizada para problemas da agrupamento, compressão e classificação. Até onde se sabe, esta é a primeira abordagem para gerenciar as redes aéreas cobrindo restrições relacionadas à energia, substituição, comunicação e mobilidade em conjunto. Através de simulações, foi analisado o desempenho do LoPoFly em dois cenários. A habilidade do módulo de localização em identificar novas localizações permitiu um aumento superior a 214% no número de clientes conectados, em ambos os cenários, quando comparado a uma solução aleatória. Os resultados também mostram que em ambos os cenários, o LoPoFly reduz o número de nós aéreos necessários para suprir o evento, alcançando uma redução de 40% para o primeiro cenário e 60% para o segundo. In areas that require short-term and sporadic connectivity, such as events and mobile offices, it is impossible to maintain a permanent network infrastructure to provide broadband Internet access to temporary customers. The use of flying nodes to build flyingnetworks has aroused great interest from both the scientific community and the industry in general. However, these networks need to be carefully managed, mainly due to the limited power capacity of the flying nodes. Despite the different existing solutions, until the present moment, we found no research that proposes models that jointly consider all the restrictive aspects of using flying nodes: communication, mobility, energy restriction, and turnover. Considering these problems, we present a new technique Location and Positioning Optimization Technique for Flying Networks (LoPoFly). It consists of two modules: (i) location and (ii) positioning. The first (location) aims to find a place where a flying node is needed, based on the clients’ distribution. The second (positioning) is responsible for managing the relocation and exchange of flying nodes, considering energy consumption. These modules use the Deterministic Annealing meta-heuristic (DA). DA emulates a physical process (annealing), in which a solid is heated up to its melting point and cooled to reach its minimum energy configuration. It is used for clustering, compression, and classification problems. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first approach to manage flying networks covering constraints related to energy, replacement, communication, and mobility. Through simulations, we analyzed the performance of LoPoFly in two scenarios. The ability of the location module to identify new locations allowed an increase of more than 214 % in the number of connected customers, in both scenarios, compared to a random solution. The results also show that in both scenarios, LoPoFly reduces the number of nodes needed to supply the event, reducing 40 % for the first scenario and 60 % for the second.
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25. NÍVEIS CRÍTICOS DE BORO PARA A CULTURA DO GIRASSOL EM SOLOS COM TEXTURAS CONTRASTANTES.
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NETO, MANOEL EUBA, DA SILVA FRAGA, VÂNIA, PEREIRA, WALTER ESFRAIN, DE OLIVEIRA DIAS, BRUNO, and SOUTO, JACOB SILVA
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BORON ,SUNFLOWERS ,ANALYSIS of variance ,MATHEMATICAL optimization ,COLORIMETRIC analysis ,SCHIFF bases - Abstract
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26. A heuristic approach to optimize the production scheduling of fruit-based beverages
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Deisemara Ferreira, Reinaldo Morabito, Murilo Vinicius Correa Trassi, and Alyne Toscano
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0209 industrial biotechnology ,Mathematical optimization ,Computer science ,Industrial engineering. Management engineering ,Production scheduling ,0211 other engineering and technologies ,Scheduling (production processes) ,Lot sizing and scheduling ,02 engineering and technology ,T55.4-60.8 ,Two stages ,Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering ,020901 industrial engineering & automation ,Bebida à base de frutas ,Production (economics) ,Heuristics ,Business and International Management ,021103 operations research ,Heuristic ,Fruit-based beverages ,Sizing ,Programação da produção ,Heurística ,Stage (hydrology) ,Dimensionamento e sequenciamento de lotes - Abstract
In this paper, the fruit-based beverage production scheduling problem is studied. The aim is to determine the lot sizing and scheduling production, optimizing inventory costs, backorders and cleanings. Fruit-based beverage production processes typically consist of two production stages, beverage preparation and pasteurization/filling/beverage packaging, including the following characteristics: an intermediate inventory in the second stage, temporal cleanings in both stages and the need for synchrony between the two stages. An effective heuristic based on a two-phase mathematical model is proposed to solve the problem in situations where item changeovers in the tanks (Stage 1) and in the lines (Stage 2) are sequence-dependent on the production. In the first stage, the heuristic searches for feasible solutions, while the second is an improvement stage. Computational tests were run using data based on real instances of a beverage company in two variants of the heuristic and both are promising because they are able to find good solutions to the problem in computational times acceptable in practice. Resumo: Neste trabalho estuda-se o problema de programação da produção de bebidas à base de frutas. O objetivo deste problema é definir o dimensionamento e sequenciamento dos lotes de produção, otimizando custos de estoque, atraso e limpezas. Processos de produção de bebidas à base de fruta envolvem tipicamente dois estágios de produção, preparação das bebidas e pasteurização/envase/empacotamento das bebidas, com as seguintes características: presença de um estoque intermediário no segundo estágio, limpezas temporais em ambos os estágios e necessidade de sincronia entre os dois estágios. Uma heurística efetiva, baseada em um modelo matemático e composta de duas fases é proposta para resolver o problema em situações onde as trocas dos produtos nos tanques (Estágio 1) e nas linhas (Estágio 2) são dependentes da sequência de produção. Na primeira fase, a heurística busca soluções factíveis, enquanto a segunda é uma fase de melhoria. Testes computacionais foram realizados com dados baseados em instâncias reais de uma empresa de bebidas em duas variantes da heurística e ambas mostram-se promissoras, pois são capazes de encontrar boas soluções para o problema em tempos computacionais aceitáveis na prática.
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27. Optimization methods for problems of resource allocation in ocdma networks
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Martinez, Cristiane Aparecida Pendeza, Abrão, Taufik, Marinello Filho, Jose Carlos, Amazonas, José Roberto de Almeida, Abbade, Marcelo Luis Francisco, Scalassara, Paulo Rogerio, and Abrao, Taufik
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Neural networks (Computer science) ,Engenharia Elétrica ,Electric controllers ,Redes neurais (Computação) ,Nonlinear programming ,Mathematical optimization ,CIENCIAS EXATAS E DA TERRA [CNPQ] ,Controladores elétricos ,Otimização matemática ,Programação não-linear - Abstract
Esta Tese trata de um estudo sobre alocação de recursos em redes de acesso múltiplo por divisão de código óptico e tem por objetivo analisar técnicas de otimização para resolução de três problemas de alocação de recursos: o problema de alocação de potência mínima, o problema de maximização da eficiência energética e o problema do compromisso entre eficiência energética e eficiência espectral. Para o problema de alocação de potência mínima, propomos a implementação da abordagem da rede neural artificial de Hopfield modificada e também o uso de métodos de programação não linear como programação quadrática sequencial e o método Lagrangiano aumentado, os quais são comparados em desempenho-complexidade, robustez algorítmica e qualidade da solução. Para o problema de maximização da eficiência energética em redes de acesso múltiplo por divisão de código óptico, foram propostos e analisados quatro métodos de programação não linear: o método Lagrangiano aumentado, o método de programação quadrática sequencial, a técnica de majoração-minimização e o método de Dinkelbach. Todos os métodos utilizados foram capazes de alcançar convergência para a solução adequada do problema. No entanto, em algumas configurações específicas, porém realistas, do sistema de comunicação de acesso múltiplo por divisão de código óptico com número elevado de usuários, o método Dinkelbach é ineficiente em termos de convergência total. Outra estratégia para a resolução do problema de maximização da eficiência energética propõe a combinação do método Lagrangiano aumentado com métodos heurísticos evolutivos, a saber otimização por enxame de partículas e uma hibridação do enxame de partículas com o algoritmo de busca gravitacional e com um método de otimização do tipo Quase-Newton. A estrutura do método do Lagrangiano aumentado permite um melhor ajuste ao problema e, por fim, fornece mais informações sobre a solução. Para o problema do compromisso entre eficiência energética e eficiência espectral denominada eficiência de recursos, duas técnicas de otimização multiobjetivo foram utilizadas, o método da soma de pesos e método Є-restrito, ambas associadas ao método do Lagrangiano aumentado, o qual foi empregado na resolução dos subproblemas gerados. Como resultado, a qualidade da solução no sentido do limite de Pareto foi verificada. This thesis deals with a study on resource allocation in optical code division multiple access networks and aims to analyze optimization techniques for solving three resource allocation problems: the minimum power allocation problem, the problem of maximizing energy efficiency and the spectral-energy efficiency tradeoff problem. For the minimum power allocation problem, we propose the implementation of the modified Hopfield artificial neural network approach and also the use of nonlinear programming methods such as sequential quadratic programming and the augmented Lagrangian method, which are compared in performance-complexity, algorithmic robustness and quality of the solution. For the problem of maximizing energy efficiency in optical code division multiple access, four non-linear programming methods were proposed and analyzed: the augmented Lagrangian method, the sequential quadratic programming method, the majorationminimization technique and the Dinkelbach method. All the methods used were able to achieve convergence for the adequate solution of the problem. However, in some specific yet realistic configurations of the multiple access communication system with a high number of users, the Dinkelbach method is inefficient in terms of full convergence. Another proposed strategy for solving the problem of maximizing energy efficiency combines the augmented Lagrangian with evolutionary heuristic methods, namely optimization by particle swarm, as well as the hybridization of the particle swarming technique with the gravitational search algorithm, also combined with the Quasi-Newton method. The structure of the augmented Lagrangian optimization allows a better adjustment to the problem while providing, more information about the solution. For the problem of the energy-spectral efficiencies tradeoff, namely resource efficiency, two multiobjective optimization techniques were used, the weight sum method and the Є-restricted method, both associated with the augmented Lagrangian method, which was employed in solving the generated subproblems. As a result, the quality of the solution towards the Pareto limit was checked.
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28. Multiobjective optimization based on gaussian processes (Kriging)
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Passos, Adriano Gonçalves dos, Luersen, Marco Antônio, Silva, Ana Paula Carvalho da, Torii, André Jacomel, Deus, Hilbeth Parente Azikri de, and Munoz Rojas, Pablo Andres
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Modelos matemáticos ,Mathematical models ,Modelyng - Computer simulation ,Processos gaussianos ,ENGENHARIAS::ENGENHARIA MECANICA::MECANICA DOS SOLIDOS [CNPQ] ,Modelagem - Simulação por computador ,Mathematical optimization ,Estatística robusta ,Gaussian processes ,Robust statistics ,Engenharia Mecânica ,Otimização matemática - Abstract
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) Fundação Araucária de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico do Paraná As funções objetivos e restrições de problemas de otimização de engenharia são, comumente, calculadas com uso de ferramentas computacionais complexas como elementos finitos por exemplo. Assim, cada avaliação pode demandar uma quantidade significativa de tempo. Para acelerar o processo de otimização que envolve tais funções de alto custo computacional, é comum o uso de metamodelos (ou funções substitutas), que aproximam os modelos de alta fidelidade. Atualmente, uma técnica padrão para otimização de funções de alto custo computacional é a otimização global eficiente (EGO, do inglês efficient global optimization). Desenvolvido no final dos anos 1990, o algoritmo EGO baseia-se na construção e melhoria iterativa do metamodelo de Kriging. Em cada iteração é amostrado um novo ponto (projeto) cuja melhoria esperada é máxima. Para a otimização de problemas multiobjetivo, soluções análogas ao EGO foram desenvolvidas a partir de 2005. Entre elas, destacam-se o ParEgo (ou MEGO) e o EGO baseado na melhoria do hipervolume esperado (ou apenas HEGO). Contudo, esses algoritmos apresentam algumas limitações. Por exemplo, o MEGO possui dificuldade em encontrar frentes de Pareto convexas (ou com um formato complexo), e o HEGO possui um custo computacional relativamente elevado (devido ao cálculo do hipervolume esperado). Publicações mais recentes (2011 – 2017) apresentam algumas alternativas para amenizar essas e outras limitações, bem como critérios de preenchimento (i.e., escolha do ponto a ser amostrado na próxima iteração) mais robustos, tornando os algoritmos mais eficientes. Neste contexto se insere a presente tese. Aqui são propostos novos algoritmos de otimização multiobjetivo para funções de alto custo computacional baseados no metamodelo de Kriging. Na fase inicial da pesquisa foi desenvolvido o algoritmo MVPF (minimization of the variance of the kriging-predicted front), que a cada iteração cria uma frente de Pareto usando apenas os metamodelos e escolhe o projeto com maior variância para ser avaliado. Em seguida foi desenvolvido o algoritmo SME (sequential minimization of entropy) que, ao invés de selecionar o projeto com maior variância, escolhe aquele que possui a maior entropia de Shannon. As principais vantagens do SME em relação aos algoritmos clássicos são o baixo custo computacional (e que não aumenta significativamente com o número de pontos amostrados) e a velocidade de convergência (para se obter uma frente de Pareto). Diferentes problemas teste são solucionados e, em praticamente todos eles, os algoritmos propostos são superiores ao MEGO e HEGO. Além disso, alguns problemas de engenharia são resolvidos utilizando os algoritmos propostos, como a otimização das orientações de fibras curvas em painéis de aeronaves e a otimização de parâmetros geométricos em uma junta de engate. Finalmente, um subproduto importante deste trabalho foi a publicação de um pacote computacional na linguagem R . Esse pacote pode ser encontrado no repositório oficial CRAN e facilmente instalado por qualquer usuário. Objective and constraint functions in engineering optimization problems are, usually, calculated with the aid of complex computational tools such as finite elements or computational fluid dynamics. Thus, each evaluation of these functions can take a significant amount of time. In order to speed up the optimization process involving such time-consuming functions, surrogate models are commonly used. Nowadays, a standard technique to optimize computationally costly functions is the Efficient Global Optimization (EGO). The EGO algorithm was developed in the late 1990s and it is based on the iterative building and improvement of the Kriging surrogate model. At each iteration, a new design, which holds the maximum expected improvement, is sampled. For multiobjective problems, analogous algorithms have been developed from 2005 on. Among those, it can be highlighted the ParEgo (or MEGO) and the EGO based on the expected hypervolume indicator (or just called HEGO). However, such algorithms have some drawbacks. For instance, MEGO has difficulties on finding Pareto fronts that are convex (or with a complex shape) and HEGO has a relatively higher computational cost due to the calculations of the expected hypervolume. Recent works (2011 – 2017) present some alternatives to mitigate these and other limitations, as well as more robust filling criteria (i.e., the choice of the point to be sampled in the next iteration), making the algorithms more efficient. The present thesis is inserted within this context. Here, new multiobjective optimization algorithms are proposed for high computational cost functions based on the Kriging metamodel. In the initial phase of the research, the MVPF (minimization of the variance of the Kriging-predicted front) algorithm was developed, which at each iteration creates a Pareto front using only the metamodels and chooses the project with the highest variance to be evaluated. Then, the SME (sequential minimization of entropy) algorithm was developed, which, instead of selecting the project with the highest variance, chooses the one with the highest Shannon entropy. The main advantages of SME in comparison to classic algorithms are the low computational cost (which does not increase significantly with the number of sampled points) and the speed of convergence (in obtaining a Pareto front). Different test problems are solved and, in almost all of them, the proposed algorithms are superior to MEGO and HEGO. In addition, some engineering problems are solved using the proposed algorithms, such as the optimization of curved fiber orientations in airplane panels and the optimization of geometric parameters in a snap-fit joint. Finally, an important by-product of this work was the publication of a computational package in the R language. This package, called moko (acronym for MultiObjective Kriging Optimization), can be found in the official repository CRAN (The Comprehensive R Archive Network) and easily installed by any user.
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29. Water distribution networks calibration : data mining and heuristic optimization
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Freitas, Rodrigo Guimarães de, 1993, Luvizotto Junior, Edevar, 1961, Brentan, Bruno Melo, Ribeiro, Lubienska Cristina Lucas Jaquiê, Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Faculdade de Engenharia Civil, Arquitetura e Urbanismo, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia Civil, and UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE CAMPINAS
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Redes neurais (Computação) ,Algoritmos heurísticos ,Water - Distribution ,Calibração ,Calibration ,Mathematical optimization ,Heuristic algorithms ,Algoritmo K-means ,Otimização ,Neural Networks (Computer) ,K-means algorithm ,Abastecimento de água - Abstract
Orientador: Edevar Luvizotto Junior Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Civil, Arquitetura e Urbanismo Resumo: Devido à grande capacidade de cálculo e processamento dos computadores modernos, os modelos computacionais tornaram-se ferramentas mutio utilizadas em várias áreas do conhecimento e aos mais diversos fins. Os modelos computacionais simulam a realidade e trazem agilidade e seguran;a ao trabalho do engenheiro, em processos que vão desde a criação de projetos até a operações mais eficientes de sistemas de abastecimento de água. A precisão desses modelos está associada à calibração, processo que garante a representação do sistema real associado ao modelo da forma mais fiel possível. A calibração é feita a partir do ajuste de parâmetros desconhecidos ou de difícil medição no sistema real buscando garantir que os valores dos outros parâmetros do sistema sejam calculados pelo modelo com erro mínimo. Entretanto, na maioria das situações para as quais um modelo é desenvolvido, muitas características são desconhecidas, resultando em muitos valores diferentes associados ao problema de calibração e o tornando matematicamente indeterminado, ou seja, por aceitar infinitas soluções, a busca por uma solução otimizada muitas vezes é um grande desafio. Este trabalho associa mineração de dados e aprendizado de máquinas à calibração da rugosidade das tubulações em modelos de redes de distribuição de água para a redução do grau de liberdade encontrado no processo de otimização. Utiliza-se para esse fim, redes neurais para a realização da predição de pressão e vazão, o agrupamento das tubulações por meio do algoritmo K-means e a priorização das tubulações feita com a definição de uma rede troncal. A utilização das técnicas mencionadas quando associadas ao algoritmo meta-heurístico Particle Swarm Optimization como técnica de otimização permitiu que os resultados obtidos fossem aproximadamente 10 vezes melhores para os valores de pressão e vazão quando aplicados na calibração de uma rede de abastecimento de água estudada neste trabalho. Abstract: Due to the great calculation and processing capacity of modern computers, computational models have become widely used tools in several areas of knowledge and for the most diverse purposes. Computational models simulate reality and bring agility and security to the work of the engineer, in processes ranging from the creation of projects to operation’s efficiency of water supply systems. The accuracy of these models is associated with calibration, a process that guarantees the representation of the real system associated with the model in the best possible way. The calibration is done via the adjustment of unknown parameters or of difficult measurement in the real system, attempting to guarantee that the other system’s parameters values are calculated by the model, achieving minimum error. However, in the majority of situations for which a model is developed, many characteristics are unknown, resulting in many different values associated with the calibration problem and making it mathematically indeterminate, that by accepting infinite solutions, turns the search for an optimized solution into a big challenge. This work associates data mining and machine learning algorithms with the calibration of pipe roughness in models of water distribution networks to reduce the degree of freedom found in the optimization process. For this purpose, neural networks are used for the prediction of pressure and flow, the grouping of pipes using the K-means algorithm and the prioritization of pipes made with the definition of a trunk network. The use of the mentioned techniques when associated with the Particle Swarm Optimization metaheuristic algorithm as an optimization technique, allowed the results obtained to be approximately 10 times better for the pressure and flow values when applied in the calibration of a water supply network studied in this work. Mestrado Recursos Hídricos, Energéticos e Ambientais Mestre em Engenharia Civil CAPES 05-P-04770-2018
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30. Optimization problem solving strategies
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Saldanha, Ingrid Vieira and Melo, Marcelo Ferreira de
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Quadratic function ,Maximum and minimum ,Desigualdades das médias ,Differential calculus ,Mathematical optimization ,Geometria ,Geometry ,Cálculo diferencial ,Função quadrática ,Inequality of averages ,Máximos e mínimos ,Otimização matemática - Abstract
This work aims to present three strategies for solving problems of optimization, involving some geometric concepts such as areas of flat figures and volume geometric solids. We will present a method using differential calculus and, two others without the use of calculus. For this, we will initially deal with the main theorems to be respect to calculation and then some concepts of geometry, fundamental to the solving the problems that will be presented. Based on that, two resolution strategies, one with the use of maximum and minimum values of a function quadratic and, later, another, through the use of inequality of means. We will end with the third strategy, addressing geometric problems, using the theorems calculations presented at the beginning. For this work, the methodology used was the bibliographic research. Through this research, we were able to conclude that, despite the three presented, the calculation takes on great importance for the resolution of this type of problem, since there are a lot of situations that cannot be solved through the inequality of means, nor with the use of the quadratic function. Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar três estratégias para a resolução de problemas de otimização, envolvendo alguns conceitos geométricos como áreas de figuras planas e volume de sólidos geométricos. Apresentaremos um método com o uso do cálculo diferencial e, dois outros, sem o uso do cálculo. Para isso, inicialmente trataremos sobre os principais teoremas a respeito do cálculo e, em seguida, alguns conceitos de geometria, fundamentais para a resolução dos problemas que serão apresentados. A partir disso, serão abordadas duas estratégias de resolução, uma com o uso de valores de máximos e mínimos de uma função quadrática e, posteriormente, outra, através do uso da desigualdade das médias. Finalizaremos com a terceira estratégia, abordando problemas de caráter geométrico, utilizando os teoremas de cálculo apresentados no início. Para este trabalho, utilizou-se como metodologia, a pesquisa bibliográfica. Por meio dessa pesquisa, pudemos concluir que, apesar dos três artifícios apresentados, o cálculo toma grande importância para a resolução desse tipo de problema, já que existe uma grande quantidade de situações que não podem ser resolvidas através da desigualdade das médias, nem com o uso da função quadrática.
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31. A mathematical model for locating facilities and allocating police vehicles
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Josué Gomes da Silva., Fiorotto, Diego Jacinto, 1987, Azevedo, Anibal Tavares de, Oliveira, Washington Alves de, Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Instituto de Matemática, Estatística e Computação Científica, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Matemática Aplicada e Computacional, and UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE CAMPINAS
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Veículos policiais ,Mathematical optimization ,Police vehicles ,Programação inteira ,Localização de instalações (Pesquisa operacional) ,Integer programming ,Otimização matemática ,Facility location (Operational research) - Abstract
Orientador: Diego Jacinto Fiorotto Dissertação (mestrado profissional) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Matemática Estatística e Computação Científica Resumo: O Problema de Localização de Facilidades de forma geral trata de problemas com o objetivo de maximizar lucros, minimizar custos, minimizar distâncias, maximizar o número de clientes atendidos ou ainda minimizar o número de facilidades instaladas em uma determinada rede logística. Este trabalho trata da análise de modelos já conhecidos e a construção de um modelo matemático que otimiza o serviço de atendimento da policia da Cidade de Boa Vista/RR no que se refere à máxima agilidade e mínimo custo. O Objetivo do trabalho consiste modelar o problema de maneira a obter uma função objetivo que minimiza a quantidade de viaturas, outra que minimiza custos e ainda uma que minimiza a Distância Total. Para isso é desenvolvido um Software que viabiliza a geração dos dados necessários para modelagem e posterior resolução. Experimentos computacionais são realizados com o intuito de mostrar as diferenças entre as abordagens utilizadas para solução do problema, ou seja, com Demanda Exclusiva e Dividida. Por fim, apresenta-se também a ideia de continuidade do trabalho através da utilização do Modelo e do Software em outros problemas Abstract: The Facility Location Problem in general deals with problems with the objective of maximizing profits, minimizing costs, minimizing distances, maximizing the number of clients served or minimizing the number of facilities installed in a given logistics network. This work deals with the analysis of already known models and the construction of a mathematical model that optimizes the service of the police from the City of Boa Vista / RR with regard to maximum agility and minimum cost. The objective of the work is to model the problem in order to obtain an objective function that minimizes the number of vehicles, another that minimizes costs and one that minimizes Total Distance. For that, a Software is developed that enables the generation of the data necessary for modeling and later resolution. Computational experiments are carried out in order to show the differences between the approaches used to solve the problem, that is, with Exclusive and Divided Demand. Finally, the idea of continuing the work through the use of the Model and the Software in other problems is also presented Mestrado Matemática Aplicada e Computacional Mestre em Matemática Aplicada e Computacional
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32. Achievement Of Zvt And Computation Of Its Time Of Occurrence For Power Converters
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Vinícius Foletto Montagner, Hélio Leães Hey, Mário Lúcio da Silva Martins, and Jumar Luís Russi
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Design Guidelines ,Mathematical Optimization ,soft switching ,ZVT ,Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering ,TK1-9971 - Abstract
This paper provides a mathematical expression to determine the occurrence of soft-switching for a general topology of ZVT converters with auxiliary resonant voltage source. This expression is used to help the designer in choosing appropriately the values of inductance and capacitance for the auxiliary resonant branch ensuring ZVT. The main advantage of the proposed methodology is to point out suitable sets of circuit parameters without relying only on time consuming numerical simulations of the entire converter. Additionally, numerical methods to compute the time of occurrence of ZVT for these power converters are provided. The proposed methods are given by second order approximations of a nonlinear function which describes the voltage on the ZVT snubber capacitor during the zero-voltage resonant stage. The results can be seen as applications of second order Taylor series and of quadratic interpolation. However, differently of simply finding the root of a given nonlinear equation, the conditions given here provide analytical expressions to compute the time of occurrence of ZVT based on the converter parameters. Then, the proposed conditions become useful for analysis and design, allowing evaluating operation sequence, total commutation time, resistive losses and other important parameters to describe the converter performance.
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33. Explorando conceitos de Otimização com professores da Educação Básica em um curso de formação continuada: possibilidades para um trabalho em sala de aula.
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BISOGNIN, ELENI and BISOGNIN, VANILDE
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PROBLEM solving , *EDUCATION of mathematics teachers , *MASTER of education degree , *MATHEMATICAL diagrams , *PROBLEM solving methodology , *MATHEMATICAL optimization , *MATHEMATICAL models - Abstract
This article presents results of a research aimed to examine the effectiveness of the Solving Problems methodology for exploring concepts of optimization, through the conduction of an experiment in a classroom with students of a master degree course in Mathematics Education. Data were collected from the strategies used by students in the solutions presented by them during the development of the activities, records of questionings and discussions conducted in the classroom. The results showed that students have difficulties in analyzing information, make conjectures, create graphical schemes representing the proposed situations and make generalizations. The results showed also the importance of valuing graphical approaches on the content and not just an algebraic approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. ALGORITMOS HEURÍSTICOS CONSTRUTIVOS APLICADOS AO PROBLEMA DO CAIXEIRO VIAJANTE PARA A DEFINIÇÃO DE ROTAS OTIMIZADAS.
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da Silva, Gabriel Altafini Neves, da Silva, Francisco Assis, Ascencio Russi, Daniela Tereza, Pazoti, Mário Augusto, and Siscoutto, Robson Augusto
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HEURISTIC algorithms , *TRAVELING salesman problem , *MATHEMATICAL optimization , *VERTEX operator algebras , *CARGO handling - Abstract
Define a optimized route, for example, to transport cargo to various delivery points to be covered without prior planning, can lead to high cost and time. This problem can be named as the Traveling Salesman Problem, which is establish a single route that passes at each vertex of a route once, returning to the initial vertex at the end of the route so that the cost is minimal. This work is focused on analyzing the constructive heuristic algorithms to solve the Traveling Salesman Problem, building a route through an initial set of vertex, together and change this using a criterion of choice at each iteration. The heuristic algorithms used for the optimization of routes and evaluated were: nearest neighbor, furthest insertion, insertion of the fastest, closest insertion. Through a mobile application defined and implemented in this work were obtained geographic coordinates for the vertices of the routes used in the experiments. The results of each algorithm were compared to obtain the best algorithm for determining the optimal route. From the results, it was noted the advantage of using the insertion algorithm the most distant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. O PROBLEMA DE ALOCAÇÃO DE RECURSOS E SELEÇÃO DE MÚLTIPLOS PROJETOS DE TI.
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Negreiro, Marcos and Tiberio Barbosa, Willame
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RESOURCE allocation ,PRODUCTION scheduling ,MATHEMATICAL optimization ,INFORMATION technology ,COMPUTER programmers - Abstract
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36. Dinâmica de íons em solo salino-sódico sob fitorremediação com Atriplex nummularia e aplicação de gesso.
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dos Santos, Monaliza A., Freire, Maria B. G. dos S., de Almeida, Brivaldo G., Lins, Cíntia M. T., and Silva, Emanuelle M. da
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SOIL salinization ,PHYTOREMEDIATION ,SOIL remediation ,ATRIPLEX ,SOIL testing ,MATHEMATICAL optimization - Abstract
Copyright of Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agricola e Ambiental - Agriambi is the property of Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agricola e Ambiental and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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37. SIA: Modelo para simulação da irrigação por aspersão - Calibração e validação.
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De Oliveira, Henrique F. E., Colombo, Alberto, Faria, Lessandro C., Beskow, Samuel, and do Prado, Giuliani
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SPRINKLER irrigation ,UNIFORMITY of nature ,SIMULATION methods & models ,CALIBRATION ,MATHEMATICAL optimization ,SEQUENTIAL injection analysis ,MATHEMATICAL models - Abstract
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- 2013
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38. Um modelo de otimização para alíquotas do IPTU socialmente mais justas.
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Sá, José Delfino, Cavalcante, Carlos Arthur Mattos Teixeira, de Araújo Kalid, Ricardo, and de Araújo Malveira, Ulisses
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MATHEMATICAL optimization , *PROPERTY tax , *PUBLIC finance , *LAND value taxation , *NONLINEAR programming - Abstract
This article presents a nonlinear mathematical optimization model that determines new rates for the Urban Property Tax (IPTU) on the residential apartments in the city of Salvador (BA). It considers the progressive increase in rates, the market values of properties, the taxpayers' average incomes, and the usual methodologies of the tax system. The results obtained in applying this model demonstrate that is possible to set tax rates in an objective and equitable manner in all kinds of urban property. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. PROCESSO OU AÇÕES DE ECOEFICIÊNCIA EM EMPRESAS DA CADEIA PRODUTIVA AGROINDUSTRIAL DA SUINOCULTURA DE TOLEDO - PARANÁ, BRASIL.
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Pedroso, Antônio, Cella-de-Oliveira, Flávio Augusto, Dutra, Ivan de Souza, and Morozini, João Francisco
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ECONOMIC efficiency , *ECONOMIC activity , *AGRICULTURAL industries , *AGRICULTURAL productivity , *ECONOMIC value added (Corporations) , *MATHEMATICAL optimization , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
This study highlights the theme of eco-efficiency as an aggregator of economic value coupled with the reduction and optimization of the consumption of the environmental natural resources. From that point, the objective of this research was to identify how the enterprises organization through business clusters can influence the eco-efficiency process, in the region of Toledo, Paraná State, Brazil, with activities in the agribusiness production chain of swine. In the theoretical referential, issues such as sustainable development, sustainability, organizational sustainability, ecological modernization, and clusters of businesses that converge to understand of Eco-efficiency. The field research was characterized as exploratory, based on a qualitative approach, with the case study method, in which data collection was by semi-structured interviews and in a personal way. Managers of four producer and industrial companies of swine were interviewed with particular interest in technological innovations that minimize the environmental impacts of the activity. The main results indicate the existence of eco-efficiency actions, but many of the actions of an environmental nature occurred by legal requirements. Regarding the links between companies, there was a long-term program that approaches a signaling of self-organization of the cluster of business as a feature found in Business Clusters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Sobre os objetivos, objetos e problemas da pesquisa brasileira em Modelagem Matemática na Educação Matemática.
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Klüber, Tiago Emanuel and Burak, Dionísio
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MATHEMATICAL programming ,SCHOOL administration ,FUNCTIONAL equations ,COMPUTER programming ,MATHEMATICAL optimization - Abstract
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41. Dispositivo estratégico, resistência e relações de poder: um ensaio sobre a identidade do Centro de Educação Matemática (CEM) e seu papel na (E).
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da Silva, Heloisa and Garnica, Antonio Vicente Marafioti
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MATHEMATICAL programming ,EDUCATION ,TEACHERS ,MATHEMATICAL optimization ,FUNCTIONAL equations - Abstract
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42. OTIMIZAÇÃO DE AÇO LAMINADO A QUENTE PARA ESTAMPAGEM SEVERA PELO USO DE DESGASEIFICADOR RH E ADIÇÕES DE MICROLIGA.
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de Morais, Willy Ank, Paes Ret, Lara Crysthine, Diogo, Cláudio Pereira, and Borges, Herbert Christian
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ROLLED steel , *DEEP drawing (Metalwork) , *MECHANICAL properties of metals , *MICROALLOYING , *MATHEMATICAL optimization - Abstract
This work describes the development and use of a hot-rolled low carbon steel, semi stabilized with boron-titanium to reduce interstitial nitrogen and to act as inclusion morphology agent. The RH vacuum degassing process was used to refine the content range of carbon and manganese, as well to limit the content of residual elements and to optimize the use of this equipment. As performance, criteria was evaluated the mechanical properties, mainly the drawnability, estimated by a semi-quantitative equation. The drawing final performance at customers was monitored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. Análise da variabilidade de teores e sua incorporação no planejamento de lavra.
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de Lemos Peroni, Rodrigo, Costa, João Felipe C. L., and Koppe, Jair Carlos
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MINERAL industries , *STRATEGIC planning , *GEOLOGICAL statistics , *SIMULATION methods & models , *UNCERTAINTY (Information theory) , *MATHEMATICAL optimization , *FEASIBILITY studies , *EXPERIMENTAL design - Abstract
This study presents the results obtained using geostatistical simulation techniques combined with pit optimization and sequencing to assess the grade uncertainty impact in mine planning and reserve assessment. Traditional approaches use an estimated model by geostatistical methods (Ordinary Kriging, Indicator Kriging) or even classical methods of estimation (IPD, polygons, moving average). In the same manner, to evaluate mining projects, analyses considering economical sensitivity aspects were made, disregarding the uncertainty of the geological model. This study demonstrates that grade estimation can have a relevant impact on the uncertainty over mining projects, even in the open pit design, i.e. in the feasibility study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Escrubagem da bauxita de Paragominas - PA. Parte 1: influência de variáveis operacionais na desagregação da bauxita.
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da Costa, Jaime Henrique Barbosa and Júnior, Homero Delboni
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BAUXITE , *EXPERIMENTAL design , *STEADY-state flow , *DYNAMIC testing of materials , *SCRUBBER (Chemical technology) , *LABORATORY techniques , *MATHEMATICAL optimization - Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the bauxite scrubbing process on sam-ples from Miltonia 3, a Vale operation in the State of Pará, Brazil. The experimental program included the design of a standard laboratory test, from which parameters were derived for predicting the operation of a scrubber in steady state conditions. Three main variables were selected for the laboratory experimental program using the factorial design technique. These were load fraction, residence time and rotation speed. The amount of fines was determined through screening both the feed and the product of the scrubbing test. The former was considered to be a characteristic ma-terial, while the second was the dependent variable, i.e. the result of the scrubbing process. According to experiments, the load fraction was the most important variable for the scrubbing process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. Fezes equina como fonte de inóculo na obtenção de indicadores indigestíveis para estimar a digestibilidade em equinos.
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de OLIVEIRA, Kátia, BITTAR, Carla Maris Machado, COSTA, Ciniro, OLIVEIRA, Vinicius Antônio Baptista, and de SÁ, Janaina Carolina
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CASTRATION ,ANIMAL contraception ,HORSE feeding & feeds ,EXPERIMENTAL design ,MATHEMATICAL optimization - Abstract
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- 2012
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46. A ESTRUTURA A TERMO DE TAXAS DE JUROS NO BRASIL: MODELOS, ESTIMAÇÃO E TESTES.
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FRANKLIN JR., SERGIO L., DUARTE, THIAGO B., NEVES, CéSAR R., and MELO, EDUARDO F. L.
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INTEREST rates ,INTERPOLATION ,EXTRAPOLATION ,GENETIC algorithms ,MATHEMATICAL optimization ,PARAMETER estimation - Abstract
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- 2012
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47. Utilização do planejamento experimental em rede simplex no estudo de resíduo de rocha ornamental como filler para obtenção de máxima compacidade.
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Destefani, A. Z. and Holanda, J. N. F.
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ORNAMENTAL rocks ,EXPERIMENTAL design ,TERNARY forms ,MIXTURES ,MATHEMATICAL optimization - Abstract
The article presents a study which was carried out to use the experimental design in Simplex Lattice to evaluate the effect of the addition of ornamental rock waste as filler in the composition of ternary mixtures, leading to maximum compaction. The complete cubic simplex model showed to best fit to the experimental results, which results in more statistically appropriated responses to the studied compositions.
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48. ADEQUÇÕES NAS PRÁTICAS DOS NOVOS PROCESSOS DE CORTE E DOBRA PARA OTIMIZAR O DESEMPENHO DE AÇOS PLANOS.
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de Morais, Willy Ank and Borges, Herbert Christian
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METALLURGICAL research , *MATHEMATICAL optimization , *BENDING (Metalwork) , *METAL cutting , *STEEL research - Abstract
Bending and cutting are the main way to process metal sheets, including flat steels, which are the chief products of Usiminas-Cubatão. Each type of bending and cutting processes has specific requirements which can be attendant by an adequacy steel sheet or simply by process adjusting. In this work, it is revised the general conditions related to bending direction, cut finishing, chamfering and ductility. These considerations are essential to adequacy of the steel to this use and, thus, obtain success in their development and use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Diversidade genética entre acessos de espécies cultivadas de pimentas.
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Monteiro, Eliane Rodrigues, Bastos, Ethyenne Moraes, de Almeida Lopes, Ângela Celis, Gomes, Regina Lucia Ferreira, and Nunes, Jose Airton Rodrigues
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PEPPERS , *CULTIVATED plants , *PLANT germplasm , *PLANT genetics , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *ANALYSIS of variance , *MATHEMATICAL optimization - Abstract
The knowledge of the genetic diversity among the accessions in germplasm banks it is important for the conservation of genetic resources and the use in breeding programs. This study aimed to evaluate the genetic divergence of 23 accessions of the genus Capsicum, and was based in seven quantitative and nineteen qualitative multicategorical descriptors and using multivariate techniques. The analyses of variance revealed significant difference (P<0.05) among the accessions of peppers for all quantitative descriptors. The coefficient variation ranged from 8,97% (LF) to 30,91% (NFA). The Tocher optimization method detected eight clusters for quantitative descriptors and also in as well as qualitative multicategoric descriptors. The UPGMA method detected three clusters for quantitative descriptors and four clusters within qualitative multicategoricdescriptors. There is genetic diversity inter and intraspecific in germplasm bank of Capsicum coming from The Federal University of Piauí, and these results indicate that there are not duplicated accessions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. Temperatura, umidade relativa e atraso na instalação da atmosfera controlada no armazenamento de maçã'Fuji'.
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Brackmann, Auri, Anese, Rogério de Oliveira, Pinto, Josuel Alfredo Vilela, Steffens, Cristiano André, and Guarienti, Affonso José Wietzke
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TEMPERATURE of plants , *EFFECT of humidity on plants , *APPLES , *SEED storage compounds (Biochemistry) , *TEMPERATURE effect , *EXPERIMENTAL design , *MATHEMATICAL optimization - Abstract
The aim of this research was to evaluate the delay in installation of a controlled atmosphere, exposure to higher temperature (3°C) at the beginning of the storage period and use of low humidity also at the beginning of storage on the quality of apple 'Fuji'. The experimental design was a completely randomized with ten treatments and four replicates. The treatments evaluated were combinations of delay in installation of the CA, through RH, high temperature (3°C) usage and low humidity (85%) for a period of one month and later storage with AC 1.0kPa of O2 + <0.5kPa of CO2 in temperature of -0.5°C (RH 96%), use of AC in two temperatures (0.5 and -0.5°C), and also by exposure to high CO2 in the initial period of storage. The results showed that the use of low humidity associated or not to the temperature of 3°C in the first month of storage reduced the incidence of breakdown, decay and maintained the firmness of flesh. The temperature of - 0.5°C is effective in reducing the incidence of breakdown, decay and maintenance of firmness when compared to the temperature of 0.5°C. The delay of the controlled installation atmosphere combined with a temperature of 3°C in the initial period of storage is not recommended because it causes high incidence of decay and low pulp firmness. The high partial pressure of CO2 or low O2 partial pressure of relevant causes incidence of breakdown. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2009
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