Unilever-Product Optimisation Using a Genetic Algorithm in Pipeline Pilot
Genetic Algorithms have long been a popular method for performing a huge variety of different optimisation tasks. While they may not always be the most efficient method, their simplicity and adaptability means that they are a very powerful approach that has been used for many years.
This presentation will describe a component that has been developed that implements many different features of Genetic Algorithms as a single Pipeline Pilot component. This delivers the power of a Genetic Algorithm to Pipeline Pilot developers though a multitude of component parameters, without any reliance upon third party libraries.
Two examples of the Genetic Algorithm component will be described: The first is where the Genetic Algorithm was run one million times on the supercomputer at Hartree to optimise the Genetic Algorithm parameters. The second example is where the Genetic Algorithm is used to help tea experts design optimal tea blends to ensure a perfect sensory response alongside the practical limitations of making a cup of tea. All within a minute or two. 2022BIOVIAConference
