Artificial neural networks and genetic algorithms for the optimisation of solar thermal systems

Artificial Intelligence in Energy and Renewable Energy Systems

Volumn , Issue , 2006, Pages 131-162

  Kalogirou, Soteris A ^a  

^a HIGHER TECHNICAL INSTITUTE   (Cyprus)

Author keywords

Artificial neural networks; Genetic algorithms; Industrial process heat; Optimization; Solar water heating

Indexed keywords

EID: 84895271040     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: None     Document Type: Chapter

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