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What is optimization?
The organized search for designs and operating modes that meet specified goals and constraints
In optimization, what does the objective function represent?
The value to be maximized or minimized
What does a single-objective optimization model include?
Several mathematical expressions, including an objective function and constraints
What does the set of decision variables represent in optimization?
A possible solution to the optimization problem
What is the primary goal of optimization?
To find designs and operating modes that meet specified goals while considering constraints
This chapter provides an overview of engineering optimization, defining its basic concepts and providing examples of various optimization problems. It discusses the tasks engineers face in designing and operating systems to meet specified goals while considering constraints.
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