A 2K-h Single-Row Planetary Gearbox Optimal Design with Genetic Algorithms

Abstract:

In conventional methods, designing a gear drive such as a 2K-h single-row planetary gearbox requires a very large number of calculations based on recommended gear standards, trial and error methods, etc. This time consuming process may often finish up with inadequate design outcomes. Therefore, in this paper a Genetic Algorithm (GA) methaeuristics is considered in order to resolve this complex design problem. The GA was used to find the optimal values of 14 genes (i.e. design variables) that define the planetary gearbox. The optimal design of the power transmission was evaluated considering the mass minimization criterion. The results of the optimised planetary gearbox suggest a reduction of the mass with 15.16% as compared with the situation when the traditional design was used.

• Periodical: Advanced Engineering Forum (Volumes 8-9)
• Pages: 389-396
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AEF.8-9.389
• Online since: June 2013
• Authors: Ovidiu Buiga
• Keywords: 2K-h Single-Row Planetary Gearbox, Automated Design Optimization, Genetic Algorithm (GA)

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