ESTIMATION OF OPTIMUM PIPE DIAMETER USING GENETIC ALGORITHM

Use of a powerful tool like Genetic Algorithm to solve various optimization problems is elaborated in the present work. It is seen here that how useful the technique is when applied to a simple, yet very important, engineering design problem. The optimum diameter of delivery pipe is computed such that the initial cost of the material and equipment and the recurring costs of operation is minimized. A computer code in language C++ is developed for the purpose.