Multi-level optimisation and global sensitivity analysis of the probabilistic damage stability method for single hold ships

The probabilistic damage stability method offers great design freedom when used as a base of design. However, due to the complexity of the calculation and amount of parameters that influence the attained index, much of this freedom is not being harnessed by designers. This research tries to give the designer more insight in where to look when...

Optimizing the pump schedule of water distribution systems using a deep learning meta-model: To what extent can algorithm unrolling optimize the pump schedule of an urban water distribution system?

This thesis investigates the integration of algorithm unrolling and genetic algorithms (GA) for optimizing pump scheduling in water distribution systems (WDS), a critical component for ensuring energy-efficient water delivery. In the context of modern civilization’s reliance on clean, affordable water for diverse uses, the operation of a WDS,...