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0
+ o
1
2
+ o
2
De + o
3
Z + o
4
Dv ------- (2)
f
3
(x) = o
0
+ o
1
2
+ o
2
De + o
3
Z + o
4
Dv ------- (3)
The model is satisfying ANOVA results, the mathematical equations 1, 2 and 3 obtained among centrifugal
pump parameters are valid and the modeled equations are as follows
f
1
(x) = 0.3512 + 0.00071
2
+ 0.004998 D
e
+0.003021 Z + 0.00823 D
v
------- (4)
f
2
(x) = 28.646 0.0842
2
0.1143 D
e
0.0596 Z + 0.3083 D
v
------- (5)
f
3
(x) = 0.9504 + 0.000378
2
+ 0.1187 D
e
0.001852 Z + 0.00423 D
v
------- (6)
3.1.1 Objective Function
The objective function of the problem is given in the equation 7. w
1
, w
2
, w
3
are constants whose values indicate
the relative importance of one objective function with another objective function.
f (x)= [w
1
*1/(1+ f
1
(x))] + [w
2
* 1/(1+ f
2
(x))] - [w
3
* f
3
(x))]. ------- (7)
3.1.2 Effect of Genetic Parameters
The effect of genetic parameters in the centrifugal pump optimization problem using genetic algorithm are
Population size (250 to 550), Cross over probability (0.6 to 0.95), Mutation probability (0.01 to 0.08) and
Number of iterations (100 to 400). Table 3 shows the effect of genetic parameters. The population size, cross
over probability, mutation probability and iterations are evaluated for the maximum discharge, maximum head
level and minimum power consumption.
3.1.3 Optimum Parameter of Centrifugal Pump
The following are the near optimum parameter combination of pump operating variables obtained from Genetic
Algorithm approach for the population size of 400, the cross over probability 0.65, mutation probability 0.04
and iteration of 150.
3.2. Factorial Experimental Design
Designs of Experiments (DoE) are frequently used to measure the effects of one or more variables and response.
The factorial design, based on the principle of orthogonal array, is very useful in product development process.
Trial
Inner Array L
8
RESULTS
Parameters Discharg
Q(lps)
Head
H(m)
Power
P(kw)
A B C D
1 1 1 1 1 0.6057 25.512 1.056
2 1 2 2 2 0.7292 24.868 1.008
3 2 1 1 2 0.6476 27.278 1.021
4 2 2 2 1 0.6104 26.063 1.059
5 3 1 2 1 0.6640 25.786 1.067
6 3 2 1 2 0.7183 24.624 1.024
7 4 1 2 2 0.6718 24.750 0.994
8 4 2 1 1 0.6312 25.484 1.072
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=
i
i
y n
1
2
1 1
------- (8)
SN
STB
= -10 log
(
=
i
i
y
n
1
2
1
-------- (9)
Table 4. Summary Table for SN Ratio Calculation
Trial
Control
Factors
SN Ratio dB
A B C D Head Discharge Power
1 1 1 1 1 23.26 -4.61 -0.35
2 1 2 2 2 23.26 -2.34 -0.15
3 2 1 1 2 23.29 -2.32 -0.45
4 2 2 2 1 23.03 -4.11 -0.61
5 3 1 2 1 23.17 -4.17 -0.60
6 3 2 1 2 23.30 -2.85 -0.41
7 4 1 2 2 23.16 -3.37 0.06
8 4 2 1 1 23.20 -3.76 -0.54
3.2.2 Predicted SN Ratio For Overall Optimum Condition
The optimal head, discharge and power are predicted at the determined optimal parameters. The significant
parameters with optimal levels are selected as: A
1
B
2
C
1
D
2
. The Predicted SN ratio is A
1
+ B
2
+ C
1
+ D
2
3T.
3.2.3 Over All Predicted Levels
SN ratio for head =
8
67 . 187
3
4
01 . 93
4
05 . 93
4
79 . 92
2
52 . 46
+ + +
= 23.34 dB
SN ratio for discharge=
8
53 . 27
3
4
88 . 10
4
54 . 13
4
06 . 13
2
95 . 6
+
= -2.52 dB
SN ratio for power =
8
78 . 2
3
4
68 . 0
4
48 . 1
4
44 . 1
2
5 . 0
= -0.1075 dB
3.2.4 Confirmation Test
Confirmation experiment was conducted at the optimal setting (A
1
= 35 deg, B
2
= 32 mm, C
1
= 6 and D
2
= 14
mm) of pump parameters.
4. CONCLUDING REMARKS
Optimum design specifications obtained from Taguchi off-line quality design and Genetic Algorithm approach
are given in table 5. This comprehensive analysis indicates that the parameter level for Vane outlet angle and
Impeller eye diameter do not vary; However Number of vanes(C) and Volute diameter (D) have no influence in
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