Synthesis Of Heat Exchange Networks By Mixed Integer Optimization

Process synthesis involves manipulation of the process arrangement, while studying the variables of each arrangement, to arrive at the optimal process. If each process arrangement is treated as a discrete variable, process synthesis becomes a mixed integer optimization problem. This paper examines the synthesis of heat exchanger networks using the adaptive random search procedure, which can be used to search continuous and discrete independent variables simultaneously. The means of handling the heat exchanger arrangement as a discrete variable is discussed, and the incorporation of various synthesis heuristics is presented. The results of synthesis of 2 x 2, 2 x 3, and 3 x 3 networks are presented and compared with other methods of synthesis. Copyright © 1977 American Institute of Chemical Engineer

Application Of The Adaptive Random Search To Discrete And Mixed Integer Optimization

In this study, a random search technique, previously applied to continuous optimization problems, is adapted and applied to discrete and mixed integer problems. The development of the method and the procedure for applying the method are discussed in detail. Three discrete and one mixed integer problems, efficiencies can be made. The radom search procedure demonstrated perfect reliability in locating the optima. Improved efficiencies resulted for each of the examples are improved optimal solutions were found in two cases. Copyright © 1978 John Wiley & Sons, Lt

Review of Artificial Intelligence Training Tools and Courses for Radiologists.

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems play an increasingly important role in all parts of the imaging chain, from image creation to image interpretation to report generation. In order to responsibly manage radiology AI systems and make informed purchase decisions about them, radiologists must understand the underlying principles of AI. Our task force was formed by the Radiology Research Alliance (RRA) of the Association of University Radiologists to identify and summarize a curated list of current educational materials available for radiologists