Application of TOPSIS Technique for Multi-objective Optimization of a Two-Stage Helical Gearbox to Reduce Bottom Area and Increase Efficiency
摘要
This work presents an application of the TOPSIS approach to address the Multi-Objective Optimization Problem (MOOP) associated with a two-stage helical gearbox. The objective is to identify the optimal key design variables that will enhance gearbox efficiency and minimize gearbox bottom area. This study deliberately chosen three key design parameters: the gear ratio of the first stage, and the coefficients of wheel face width (CWFW) for both the first and second stages. Moreover, the careful choice of the TOPSIS technique as a Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) method was selected to address the challenge of multi-objective optimization. Furthermore, the Multi-Expert Ranking Evaluation with Compensation (MEREC) technique was chosen to calculate the weight criterion. The study’s findings assist in selecting the most advantageous values for three key design parameters in the design of a two-stage helical gearbox.