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Classification: II B 3

Reference: MDO Test Suite (1996 - 2007)

Description: The combustion of propane problem is a hierarchic optimization problem involving one system and 3 subsystems. It deals with combustion of propane in air and involves 11 design variables. There are also two fixed parameters p (pressure in atmospheres) and R (the air to fuel ratio).

System Representation:

Design Structure Matrix (DSM):

Analysis:

     Subsystem Analysis 1(A1)

     Subsystem_Analysis2(A2)

     Subsystem_Analysis3(A3)

Behavior Variables:

System Optimization: