Triple-layered chaotic differential evolution algorithm for layout optimization of offshore wave energy converters

Zihang Zhang, Qianrui Yu, Haichuan Yang, Jiayi Li, Jiujun Cheng, Shangce Gao

Abstract: Highlights•An improved algorithm applied to WEC layout optimization is proposed.•A triple-layered information chaos improvement strategy is proposed.•Compared four DE series algorithms and proved the strategy is powerful.•Collected data from four real wave scenarios and analyzed potential energies.