Development of New Thermodynamic Cycles

Goswami, D. Yogi

University of Florida (United States)

关键词: 42 Engineering;    Optimization;    Thermodynamic Cycles;    Engineering;    Mathematical Models;   

DOI  :  10.2172/803214
RP-ID  :  DOE/ID/13834
RP-ID  :  FG07-99ID13834
RP-ID  :  803214

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

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.