Multi-Objective Topology Optimization Of Electrical Machine Designs Using Evolutionary Algorithms With Discrete And Real Encodings

We describe initial results obtained when applying different multi-objective evolutionary algorithms (MOEAs) to direct topology optimization (DTO) scenarios that are relevant in the field of electrical machine design. Our analysis is particularly concerned with investigating if the use of discrete or real-value encodings combined with a preference for a particular population initialization strategy can have a severe impact on the performance of MOEAs applied for DTO.