Energy Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 6109 - 6125
Published: June 1, 2024
Proton
exchange
membrane
fuel
cells
(PEMFCs)
are
considered
a
promising
renewable
energy
source
and
have
sparked
lot
of
interest
over
the
last
few
years
due
to
their
robust
efficiency,
low
operating
temperature,
longevity.
The
PEMFC's
electrochemical
model
has
seven
unknown
parameters,
which
not
given
in
manufacturer's
datasheets
need
be
accurately
estimated
present
more
accurate
model,
leading
improved
efficiency
performance
PEMFC
systems.
estimation
those
parameters
been
dealt
with
as
complex
non-linear
optimization
problem
that
needs
powerful
algorithm
solve
it.
existing
algorithms
still
some
disadvantages,
such
falling
into
local
minima
convergence
speed,
make
them
ineligible
this
complicated
acceptable
accuracy
computational
cost.
Therefore,
study
presents
new
parameter
technique
for
estimating
accurately,
thereby
achieving
precise
modeling
PEMFCs.
This
called
IKOA
is
based
on
integrating
Kepler
(KOA)
novel
Lévy-Normal
(LN)
mechanism
strengthen
its
exploration
exploitation
capabilities
against
multimodal
problem.
Lévy
flight
aims
improve
KOA's
operator
accelerate
speed
toward
near-optimal
solution,
thus
minimizing
cost;
meanwhile,
normal
distribution
used
operator,
aiding
escape
minima.
proposed
KOA
herein
evaluated
several
rival
using
six
well-known
commercial
stacks
highlight
effectiveness.
Key
metrics
cost,
fitness
measures,
statistical
validation
through
Wilcoxon
rank-sum
test
IKOA's
effective
enhancing
predictive
operational
numerical
findings
show
high
superiority
all
optimizers
solved
benchmarks.
The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 5, 2025
Abstract
In
recent
years,
complexity
has
significantly
increased
in
chemical
processes
where
a
distillation
column
serves
as
crucial
unit.
It
is
worthwhile
to
develop
an
accurate
and
reliable
predictive
model
maintain
the
steady
operation
condition
of
column.
Although
data‐driven
models
that
do
not
rely
on
any
prior
knowledge
present
promising
approach,
they
encounter
challenges
associated
with
nonlinearity
dynamic
behaviour
within
process
data.
To
tackle
these
challenges,
deep
learning‐based
combined
distilled
spatiotemporal
attention
ensemble
network
(CDSAEN)
proposed.
The
CDSAEN
constructed
by
sequentially
integrating
multiple
base
learners,
which
are
iteratively
generated
decreasing
span
lengths
through
boosting
method
implemented
specially
designed
extraction
evaluation
function.
learner,
convolutional
neural
(CNN),
mechanism
(AM),
bidirectional
long
short‐term
memory
(BiLSTM)
utilized
adaptively
capture
intricate
features
establish
robust
mapping
relationship
from
inputs
output.
Real‐world
data
system
plant
reconstructed
time
series
dataset
subsequently
fed
into
for
training
forecast
temperature
apparatus
advance.
results
exhibited
effectiveness
reliability.
Additionally,
comparison
six
other
approaches,
proposed
attained
superior
performance
mean
absolute
error
(MAE)
=
0.084,
root
squared
(RMSE)
0.108,
R
2
0.974.
This
study
can
provide
support
maintaining
stable
columns
processes.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 13, 2025
Parameter
identification
of
Proton
Exchange
Membrane
Fuel
Cells
(PEMFCs)
is
a
key
factor
in
improving
the
performance
fuel
cell
and
assuring
operational
reliability.
In
this
study,
novel
algorithm
PCM-DE,
based
on
Differential
Evolution
framework,
proposed.
A
perturbation
mechanism
along
with
stagnation
indicator
Covariance
Matrix
incorporated
into
algorithm.
Three
innovations
are
introduced
PCM-DE
two
phase
approach
fitness
values
used
to
develop
parameter
adaptation
strategy,
firstly.
The
idea
here
move
evolutionary
process
more
promising
areas
search
space
different
occasions.
Second,
that
targets
archived
population.
This
utilizes
weight
coefficient,
which
determined
positional
attributes
individuals,
improve
exploration
efficiency.
Lastly,
leveraging
covariance
matrix
analysis
employed
evaluate
diversity
within
identifies
stagnant
individuals
applies
perturbations
them,
promoting
preventing
premature
convergence.
effectiveness
validated
against
nine
state-of-the-art
algorithms,
including
TDE,
PSO-sono,
CS-DE,
jSO,
EDO,
LSHADE,
HSES,
E-QUATRE,
EA4eig,
through
estimation
six
PEMFC
stacks—BCS
500
W,
Nedstack
600
W
PS6,
SR-12
Horizon
H-12,
Ballard
Mark
V,
STD
250
W.
Across
all
test
cases,
consistently
achieved
lowest
minimum
SSE
values,
0.025493
for
BCS
0.275211
0.242284
0.102915
0.148632
0.283774
also
demonstrated
rapid
convergence,
superior
robustness
standard
deviations
(e.g.,
3.54E−16
PS6),
highest
computational
efficiency,
runtimes
as
low
0.191303
s.
These
numerical
results
emphasize
PCM-DE's
ability
outperform
existing
algorithms
accuracy,
convergence
speed,
consistency,
showcasing
its
potential
advancing
modeling
optimization.
Future
research
will
explore
applicability
dynamic
operating
conditions
adaptability
other
energy
systems,
paving
way
efficient
sustainable
technologies.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 27, 2025
Various
sectors
and
applications,
including
machine
learning,
data
mining,
operations
research,
economical
problem,
science,
can
be
structured
as
multi-objective
optimization
problems.
This
study
introduces
a
novel
algorithm
based
on
the
recently
developed
parrot
optimizer
(PO)
called
MOPO.
An
external
repository
matrix
i.e.
"archive"
is
incorporated
with
PO
so
that
maintain
Pareto
optimal
solutions
achieved.
The
MOPO
utilizes
elitist
non-dominated
sorting,
to
diversity
among
set
of
solutions,
further
mutate-leaders
strategy
proposed
strengthen
obtained
mitigates
risk
local
minima.
efficacy
assessed
through
optimizing
two
categories
multi-objective,
include
twenty
benchmark
test
suite
from
IEEE
CEC'20,
real-world
design
challenge,
sensor
placement
in
helicopter
main
rotor
blade.
compared
against
nine
well-known,
recent
robust
algorithms.
quantative
qualitative
metrics
are
employed
conduct
comprehensive
examination
results;
Friedman
Wilcoxon
applied
results
four
performance
PSP,
HV,
IGDf
IDGX,
it
demonstrates
performed
comparably
other
algorithms
most
methods,
achieved
first
rank
competitors.
exhibit
significant
variance
rather
competitors
p-value
=
0.05.
takes
average
execution
time
less
than
MOSMA,
SPEA2,
MOPSO
by
20%
rate.