Summary: | The current study introduces the hybridization of the Nonlinear Sine Cosine Algorithm (NSCA) and Safe Experimentation Dynamics (SED) as a novel optimization method for model order reduction of high-order single-input single-output (SISO) systems. Reciprocated synergism between both meta-heuristic algorithms is achieved by appropriating the nonlinear position-updated mechanism of NSCA for enhanced exploration/exploitation competencies and proficiency of SED in maximizing stagnation avoidance within the local optima. Named the NSCA-SED algorithm, the applicability of the proposed method is assessed by scholastic adoption of a sixth-order numerical transfer function towards two independent high-order systems enclosing Double-Pendulum Overhead Crane and Flexible Manipulator. Experimentation results further suggested NSCA-SED as the superior alternative in terms of execution robustness and consistency excellence against other available optimization-based methods for tackling model order reduction. Exemplified simulations sequentially demonstrated considerable improvements by the employment of NSCA-SED over conventional SCA following respective enhanced proportions of 97.17%, 13.17% and 29.03% for Example 1, Example 2 and Example 3.
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