“Stochastic simulation optimization” (often shortened as simulation optimization) refers to stochastic optimization using simulation. Specifically, the underlying problem is stochastic and the goal is to find the values of controllable parameters (decision variables) to optimize some performance measures of interest, which are evaluated via stochastic simulation, such as discrete-event simulati...

abstract:a mathematical model for the performance prediction of an industrial glass furnace with six ports on each side was developed. this model comprises of two main sub-models for the combustion chamber and glass-melting tank. the first sub-model consists of the models for the combustion and the heat transfer model including, radiation, convection and conduction. the fuel combustion in atmos...

A modular web-based approach for simulation-based optimization of multi-physics systems is described. The basic principle is the flexible coupling of an optimization toolbox with a variety of simulators via LAN or Internet. The structure and basic solutions for tool integration, communication, and user interaction are discussed. For a practical optimization task the usability of the approach is...