@inproceedings{81226a7f7aca42f3a8577c925b0ecc80,
title = "Geometric optimization of radiant enclosures containing specular surfaces, through non-linear programming",
abstract = "This paper presents an optimization methodology for designing radiant enclosures containing specularly-reflecting surfaces. The optimization process works by making intelligent perturbations to the enclosure geometry at each design iteration using specialized numerical algorithms. This requires far less time than the forward {"}trial-and-error{"} design methodology, and the final solution is near optimal. In this application, the radiant enclosure is analyzed using a Monte Carlo technique based on exchange factors, and the design is optimized using the Kiefer-Wolfowitz method. This design methodology is demonstrated by solving two industrially-relevant design problems involving two-dimensional enclosures that contain specular surfaces.",
author = "Daun, {K. J.} and Morton, {D. P.} and Howell, {J. R.}",
year = "2002",
doi = "10.1115/IMECE2002-33896",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0791836347",
series = "ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings",
publisher = "American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)",
pages = "79--86",
booktitle = "Heat Transfer",
}