Genetic minimization of controls cost in technological processes taking into account various defects types

Abstract

We propose the improvement on a genetic algorithm used for the optimal choice of checking – retrofit procedures, which under the minimal cost provides the necessary zero-defects levels for every types of defects. The improvement allows the genetic algorithm to find out the optimal solutions very quickly. The speed of the genetic algorithm is achieved with the aid of a smart initialization, fast calculation of technological process reliability, and specific adaptive fitness function, and effective tournament selection scheme.