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Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE C
ISSN 1869-1951(Print), 1869-196x(Online), Monthly
2011 Vol.12 No.12 P.965-975
A hybrid genetic algorithm to optimize device allocation in industrial Ethernet networks with real-time constraints
Abstract: With the advance of automation technology, the scale of industrial communication networks at field level is growing. Guaranteeing real-time performance of these networks is therefore becoming an increasingly difficult task. This paper addresses the optimization of device allocation in industrial Ethernet networks with real-time constraints (DAIEN-RC). Considering the inherent diversity of real-time requirements of typical industrial applications, a novel optimization criterion based on relative delay is proposed. A hybrid genetic algorithm incorporating a reduced variable neighborhood search (GA-rVNS) is developed for DAIEN-RC. Experimental results show that the proposed novel scheme achieves a superior performance compared to existing schemes, especially for large scale industrial networks.
Key words: Optimization, Real-time, Industrial Ethernet, Device allocation, Steady-state genetic algorithm, Variable neighborhood search
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DOI:
10.1631/jzus.C1100045
CLC number:
TP393.11
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