1. Introduction
Design variables are important to be conducted the appropriate experiment analyzing and getting the accurate values for integer, discrete, zero-one (binary), and continuous variables. The researchers should classify design factors before the experiment is conducted. In literature, there are several factors such as quantitative, qualitative, discrete, continuous, zero-one (binary), non-zero-one (non-binary), controlled and uncontrolled variables (Sanchez & Wan, 2009).
Quantitative variables get numerical values. On the other hand, qualitative variables do not get numerical values, and they classify the values of the variables. Discrete variables can get only determined separated values that should be a non-negative integer, and it is possible that discrete variables have with some upper bounds. In contrast, continuous variables can get any real value between the ranges. Zero-one (binary) variables get just two variables 0 or 1 such as defective or non-defective products. On the contrary, non-zero-one (non-binary) variables can get more than two values. If all factors in the experiment are handled they are called controlled variables. Otherwise, they are called non-controlled variables.
The mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) models can use some variables that can be integer, discrete, zero-one (binary) and continuous. In this study, we make mention of all the variables for the appropriate rotatable central composite design (CCD) using the MINLP model that is why classifying the variables are important to this research paper.
Box & Wilson (1951) firstly introduced response surface methodology (RSM), and Box & Hunter (1957) further developed RSM. After that, RSM was developed by Box & Draper (1987), Khuri ...
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... al. (2011) gives a mixed integer programming (MIP) method which is useful for constructing orthogonal designs.
Kohli and Singh (2011) investigated the experiment plan that was based on the rotatable property using the central composite design (CCD). Kohli and Singh (2011) design outcomes indicated that their proposed mathematical models could explain the performance indicators with the factors limits being examined.
Vieira et al. (2013) gave a mixed integer programming formulation that lets us to make efficient, almost orthogonal, almost balanced designs for mixed factor problems. These problems call nearly orthogonal-and-balanced (NOAB) designs (Vieira et al., 2013).
Generic nonlinear programming (NLP) problems hold continuous or integer variables, but mechanical design optimizations usually include continuous, binary, discrete and integer variables (Garg, 2014).
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Abstract—Most Independent System Operators (ISOs) adopt the Bid Cost Minimization (BCM) to select offers and their respective generation levels while minimizing the total bid cost. It was shown that the customer payment costs that result from selected offers can differ significantly from the customer payments resulting from the Payment Cost Minimization (PCM), under which payment costs are minimized directly. In order to solve the PCM in the dual space, the Lagrangian relaxation and surrogate optimization approach is frequently used. When standard optimization methods, such as branch-and-cut, become ineffective due to the large size of a problem, the Lagrangian relaxation and surrogate optimization approach provides a good feasible solution within a reasonable CPU time. The convergence of the standard Lagrangian relaxation and surrogate subgradient approach depends on the optimal dual value, which is usually unknown. Furthermore, when using the surrogate subgradient approach, the upper bound property is lost, so additional conditions are needed to ensure convergence. The main goal of this paper is to develop a convergent variation of the surrogate subgradient method without invoking the optimal dual value, and show the relevance and effectiveness of the new method for solving large constrained optimization problems, such as the PCM.
Going into details of the article, I realized that the necessary information needed to evaluate the experimental procedures were not included. However, when conducting an experiment, the independent and dependent variable are to be studied before giving a final conclusion.
The idea is that the designer first establishes rules and relations by which design components are connected to minimize the time and effort consumed in modifications, and to provide multiple solutions that could not be reachable by traditional methods. The parametric approach has been studied and analyzed by numerous academics and designers (Araya, S., 2006, pp.11-12; Gane, V., 2004, p.54; Hudson, R., 2008, pp.18-19; Llabres, E. and Rico, E., 2016). Most of them coincide describing it as a series of phases, which increase in the level of detail and precision, as they involve from preliminary concept to construction. Herein, the parametric design process starts with Design Exploration, in which background data and design problems are determined, including the design objectives, variables, and constraints. The second phase, Design Development, includes possible solutions for design problems and manipulations of design instances. Generation of alternative solutions are reviewed and evaluated in the Simulation / Evaluation phase, to satisfy project goals, and previously built constraints. After these explorations, a development is considered one single direction in the Manufacturing / Construction phase (Araya, S., 2006, p.12; Gane, V., 2004,
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Numeric variables have values that describe a measurable quantity as a number, like 'how many' or 'how much'. Therefore numeric variables are quantitative variables. Categorical variables have values that describe a 'quality' or 'characteristic' of a data unit, like 'what type' or 'which category'. Therefore, categorical variables are qualitative variables and tend to be represented by a non-numeric value. A continuous variable is a numeric variable. Observations can take any value between a certain set of real numbers. The value given to an observation for a continuous variable can include values as small as the instrument of measurement allows. Examples of continuous variables include height, time, age, and temperature. A discrete variable is a numeric variable.
Sensitivity analysis is the study of how the uncertainty in the output of a mathematical model or system (numerical or otherwise) can be apportioned to different sources of uncertainty in its inputs. A related practice is uncertainty analysis, which has a greater focus on uncertainty quantification and its propagation. Ideally, uncertainty and sensitivity analysis should be run in tandem. As the optimization method provides the best set of inputs for optimum output, the input parameters are different at all the times and a superlative situation may not be rewarded. Some of the input factors may have sparing effect on the output on the contrary others have dominating effect. Though this situation is not prevalent in ideal situation, it is strongly recommended to check the most dominating input parameter which will have impact on output. This will strengthen the understanding of the manufacturing firm regarding where control is required. To cater this need sensitivity analysis is carried out using MS frontline solver 12.5 for regression and dimensional analysis.
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