Optimization of an MHD pump by tabu search method

摘要

This paper is devoted to a global optimization method for an optimal design of MHD pump. This method based on the tabu search algorithm does not depend on initial guesses and gives preference to global optima. It is showed that using appropriate parameters in the tabu search algorithm, the computing time for solution of an optimal point is reduced considerably. The optimization procedure uses an objective function which can be the minimum of the mass. The constraints are both of geometrical and electromagnetic type. The obtained results are reported.