Thesis (M.Eng.) - Carleton University, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-93). Also available in electronic format on the Internet.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 1998. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 272-284). Available also in a digital version from Dissertation Abstracts.

Thesis advisor: Dale Zimmerman. Includes bibliographic references (p. 81-82).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2006. / Title from first page of PDF file. Includes bibliographical references (p. 102-108).

Orientador: Marcia A. Gomes Ruggiero / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Matematica, Estatistica e Computação Cientifica / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-05T23:37:23Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Haeser_Gabriel_M.pdf: 906525 bytes, checksum: ea7e3eb42abe6b8b451f99c4c63a3da4 (MD5) Previous issue date: 1996 / Resumo: Neste trabalho estudamos a teoria de algumas heurísticas para otimização global, e também a generalização do algoritmo genético de Aarts, Eiben e van Hee. Propomos um algoritmo para otimização global de problemas canalizados e diferenciáveis utilizando simulated annealing e o solver local GENCAN. Experimentos numéricos com o problema OVO ( Order- Value Optimization) são apresentados, e também com 28 problemas clássicos da literatura. Para problemas de otimização com restrições, apontamos idéias de como utilizar solvers locais e heurísticas globais em busca de bons algoritmos para otimização global, e propomos um algoritmo baseado em simulated annealing com solver local ALGENCAN / Abstract: In this work we study the theory behind some classical heuristics for global optimization, and a generalization of genetic algorithms from Aarts, Eiben and van Hee. We propose an algorithm for global optimization of box-constrained differentiable problems, using simulated annealing and the local solver GENCAN. Numerical experiments are presented for the OVO problem (Order-Value Optimization) and 28 classical problems. For general nonlinear programming problems, we mention some ideas of how to use local solvers and global heuristics towards good algorithms for global optimization, we also propose an algorithm based on simulated annealing with local solver ALGENCAN / Mestrado / Otimização / Mestre em Matemática Aplicada

Orientadores: Christiano Lyra Filho, Celso Cavellucci / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Eletrica e de Computação / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-13T17:12:20Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Bacalhau_EduardoTadeu_M.pdf: 2312425 bytes, checksum: c300ba31a847eef9ba5343cfd6548c0f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009 / Resumo: O trabalho aborda a alocação ótima de recursos para manutenção de redes de distribuição de energia elétrica. O modelo matemático do problema procura representar os componentes das redes, suas inter-relações para operação das redes, suas contabilidades e mudanças de condições por ações de manutenções. O objetivo do processo de otimização é reduzir os custos de manutenção sob restrições de operação com determinados níveis de contabilidade, ao longo de um horizonte de planejamento. As melhores estratégias de manutenção podem ser obtidas através da solução de um problema de otimização combinatória inteiro misto, com variáveis discretas e contínuas. A principal contribuição do trabalho é o desenvolvimento de meta-heurísticas híbridas que possam encontrar estratégias de manutenções de melhor qualidade, considerando-se abordagens anteriores para o problema. São desenvolvidas três meta-heurísticas híbridas, que utilizam diferentes formas de articulações de Busca em Profundidade, Busca em Largura e Simulated Annealing. Estudos de casos realizam comparações entre as três abordagens e um algoritmo genético híbrido. A análise dos resultados permite destacar as qualidades de cada uma das abordagens. / Abstract: This work is concerned with the optimal allocation of maintenance resources on electric power distribution networks. The mathematical model represents the main components of the network, their interrelationships for the operation of the network, their reliabilities and the changes in condition due to maintenance procedures. The objective of the optimization process is the reduction of maintenance costs under constraints of reliability, during a given planning period. The best maintenance strategies can be obtained from the solution of a mixed integer combinatorial optimization problem, with continuous and discrete variables. The main contribution of the present work is the development hybrid heuristics that are able to obtain better solutions for the problem, with respect to previous approaches. Three hybrid heuristics are developed, based on the depth first, breath first and simulated annealing state space searches. Case studies compare the three approaches with a hybrid genetic algorithm previously proposed to address the problem. The analysis of results highlights the benefits of each approach. / Mestrado / Automação / Mestre em Engenharia Elétrica

A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Johannesburg 2016 / Quantifying risk in the absence of hard data presents a significant challenge. Onshore mining of the diamondiferous linear beach deposit along the south western coast of Namibia has been ongoing for more than 80 years. A historical delineated campaign from the 1930s to 1960s used coast perpendicular trenches spaced 500 m apart, comprising a total of 26 000 individual samples, to identify 6 onshore raised beaches. These linear beaches extend offshore and are successfully mined in water depths deeper than 30 m. There is, however, a roughly 4 km wide submerged coast parallel strip adjacent to the mostly mined out onshore beaches for which no real hard data is available at present. The submerged beaches within the 4 km coast parallel strip hold great potential for being highly diamondiferous. To date hard data is not yet available to quantify or validate this potential. The question is how to obtain sufficient hard data within the techno economic constraints to enable a resource with an acceptable level of confidence to be developed. The work presented in this thesis illustrates how virtual orebodies (VOBs) are created based on geological proxies in order to have a basis to assess and rank different sampling and drilling strategies. Overview of 4 papers Paper I demonstrates the challenge of obtaining a realistic variogram that can be used in variogram-based geostatistical simulations. Simulated annealing is used to unfold the coastline and improve the detectable variography for a number of the beaches. Paper II shows how expert opinion interpretation is used to supplement sparse data that is utilised to create an indicator simulation to study the presence and absence of diamondiferous gravel. When only the sparse data is used the resultant simulation is unsuitable as a VOB upon which drilling strategies can be assessed. Paper III outlines how expert opinion hand sketches are used to create a VOB. The composite probability map based on geological proxies is adjusted using a grade profile based on adjacent onshore data before it is seeded with stones and used as a VOB for strategy testing. Paper IV illustrates how the Nachman model based on a Negative Binomial Distribution (NBD) is used to predict a minimum background grade by considering only the zero proportions (Zp) of the grade data. v Conclusions and future work In the realm of creating spatial simulations that can serve as VOBs it is very difficult to attempt to quantify uncertainty when no hard data is available. In the absence of hard data, geological proxies and expert opinion are the only inputs that can be used to create VOBs. Subsequently these VOBs are used as a base to be analysed in order to evaluate and rank different sampling and drilling strategies based on techno economic constraints. VOBs must be updated and reviewed as hard data becomes available after which sampling strategies should be reassessed. During early stage exploration projects the Zp of sample results can be used to predict a minimum background grade and rank different targets for further sampling and valuation. The research highlights the possibility that multi point statistics (MPS) can be used. Higher order MPS should be further investigated as an additional method for creating VOBs upon which sampling strategies can be assessed. / MT2017

In this thesis, a weighted least squares approach is initially presented to estimate the parameters of an adaptive quadratic neuronal model. By casting the discontinuities in the state variables at the spiking instants as an impulse train driving the system dynamics, the neuronal output is represented as a linearly parameterized model that depends on filtered versions of the input current and the output voltage at the cell membrane. A prediction errorbased weighted least squares method is formulated for the model. This method allows for rapid estimation of model parameters under a persistently exciting input current injection. Simulation results show the feasibility of this approach to predict multiple neuronal firing patterns. Results of the method using data from a detailed ion-channel based model showed issues that served as the basis for the more robust resonate-and-fire model presented. A second method is proposed to overcome some of the issues found in the adaptive quadratic model presented. The original quadratic model is replaced by a linear resonateand-fire model -with stochastic threshold- that is both computational efficient and suitable for larger network simulations. The parameter estimation method presented here consists of different stages where the set of parameters is divided in to two. The first set of parameters is assumed to represent the subthreshold dynamics of the model, and it is estimated using a nonlinear least squares algorithm, while the second set is associated with the threshold and iii reset parameters as its estimated using maximum likelihood formulations. The validity of the estimation method is then tested using detailed Hodgkin-Huxley model data as well as experimental voltage recordings from rat motoneurons.

by Cheung, Shing Kwong. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-143). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese.

Thesis (Ph.D.(Computer Science))--University of Pretoria, 2009. / Abstract in English. Includes bibliographical references.