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Genetic algorithms (GAs) can powerfully search for parameters in a large multidimensional design space. Thus, the principle can be applied to preliminary series propeller design problems with multiple considerations. In the present study, B-series propeller design was conducted using a GA for both hydrodynamic efficiency and vibration consideration. The objective function was set by users who could freely weight the relative importance of efficiency and vibration. GAs were successfully shown to be able to obtain an optimal set of parameters leading to efficient performance and low vibration.
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Chen, JH., Shih, YS. Basic design of a series propeller with vibration consideration by genetic algorithm. J Mar Sci Technol 12, 119–129 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00773-007-0249-6
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