Tag Archives: Optimization

Optimization Algorithms for GenOpt

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Vasileios Machairas

GenOpt® is an optimization program for the minimization of a cost function that is evaluated by an external simulation program, such as EnergyPlus, TRNSYS, Dymola, IDA-ICE or DOE-2. You may find more information in: http://simulationresearch.lbl.gov/GO/ This page will include information … Continue reading →

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Tutorial on GenOpt with Radiance

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Vasileios Machairas

In this tutorial, I will set up an optimization problem of a building construction. The solution to this optimization problem will be provided by GenOpt. My intention is to show how to couple a new simulation engine (Radiance) to GenOpt, … Continue reading →

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