Open AccessDevelopment of New Thermodynamic Cycles
Author(s) -
D. Yogi Goswami
Publication year - 2002
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/803214
Subject(s) - mathematical optimization , computer science , optimization problem , product (mathematics) , engineering optimization , industrial engineering , mathematics , engineering , geometry
In general, optimization is a way to find the best solution to a problem of any kind. We do a lot of optimization in our daily life. For example, we always search for the best product, which meets our demands, with the lowest possible price. In engineering, optimization is a very powerful tool. There is usually more than one acceptable solution to an engineering problem. The goal of an engineer is to find the best one. When there are more than a few acceptable solutions, it may be simply impossible to compare them by hand. More sophisticated mathematical methods have been developed to help find the best solution