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A hybrid memory-based dragonfly algorithm with differential evolution for engineering application

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The dragonfly algorithm (DA) is a swarm-based stochastic algorithm which possesses static and dynamic behavior of swarm and is gaining meaningful popularity due to its low computational cost and fast convergence in solving complex optimization problems. However, it lacks internal memory and is thereby not able to keep track of its best solutions in previous generations. Furthermore, the solution also lacks in diversity and thereby has a propensity of getting trapped in the local optimal solution. In this paper, an iterative-level hybridization of dragonfly algorithm (DA) with differential evolution (DE) is proposed and named as hybrid memory-based dragonfly algorithm with differential evolution (DADE). The reason behind selecting DE is for its computational ability, fast convergence and capability in exploring the solution space through the use of crossover and mutation techniques. Unlike DA, in DADE the best solution in a particular iteration is stored in memory and proceeded with DE which enhances population diversity with improved mutation and accordingly increases the probability of reaching global optima efficiently. The efficiency of the proposed algorithm is measured based on its response to standard set of 74 benchmark functions including 23 standard mathematical benchmark functions, 6 composite benchmark function of CEC2005, 15 benchmark functions of CEC2015 and 30 benchmark function of CEC2017. The DADE algorithm is applied to engineering design problems such as welded beam deign, pressure vessel design, and tension/compression spring design. The algorithm is also applied to the emerging problem of secondary user throughput maximization in an energy-harvesting cognitive radio network. A comparative performance analysis between DADE and other most popular state-of-the-art optimization algorithms is carried out and significance of the results is deliberated. The result demonstrates significant improvement and prominent advantages of DADE compared to conventional DE, PSO and DA in terms of various performance measuring parameters. The results of the DADE algorithm applied on some important engineering design problems are encouraging and validate its appropriateness in the context of solving interesting practical engineering challenges. Lastly, the statistical analysis of the algorithm is also performed and is compared with other powerful optimization algorithms to establish its superiority.

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This work is supported by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt. of India (Reference Grant No.: 21(1)/2015-CC&BT).

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Debnath, S., Baishya, S., Sen, D. et al. A hybrid memory-based dragonfly algorithm with differential evolution for engineering application. Engineering with Computers 37, 2775–2802 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-020-00958-4

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