Implicit Constraints

Implicit constraints, though not explicitly defined in optimization formulations, play a vital role in determining the feasibility, reliability, and longevity of engineering systems. This chapter explores the nature and importance of implicit constraints in the context of optimizing selected thermal systems. It discusses categories of implicit constraints and provides examples considering both explicit and implicit constraints. Also, the chapter presents the general strategies to deal with the implicit constraints and concludes with insights on integrating implicit constraints into real-world optimization frameworks.