ABSTRACT
This paper deals with an efficient and multi-fidelity design strategy for high dimensional industrial problems. The most significant factors have been determined based on the Muschelknautz method of modeling (MM) using the screening approach. For cyclone separator, only four (from seven) geometrical parameters are significant. An optimized sampling plan based on random Latin hypercube (LHS) has been used to fit Co-Kriging based on CFD data and an analytical model for estimation of pressure drop. Co-Kriging exhibits better accuracy than ordinary Kriging and blind Kriging if only the high fidelity data is used. For global optimization, the Co-Kriging surrogate in conjunction with genetic algorithms (GA) is used. CFD simulations based on the Reynolds stress turbulence model are also used in this study. A new set of geometrical ratios (design) has been obtained (optimized) to achieve minimum pressure drop. A comparison of numerical simulation of the new design and the Stairmand design confirms the superior performance of the new design compared to the Stairmand design.