This paper presents a new optimization technique developed based on harmony search
algorithm (HSA), called chaotic improved harmony search algorithm (CIHSA). In the …

This work proposes a new optimization method called root tree optimization algorithm
(RTO). The robustness and efficiency of the proposed RTO algorithm is validated on a 23 …

This paper presents a novel heuristic algorithm for solving economic dispatch (ED)
problems, by employing iteration particle swarm optimization with time varying acceleration …

This paper proposes a new, efficient and powerful heuristic-hybrid algorithm using hybrid
DE (differential evolution) and PSO (particle swarm optimization) techniques DEPSO …

This paper proposes a new enhanced harmony search (NEHS) algorithm to solve dynamic
economic emission dispatch (DEED) problems. NEHS is a variant of harmony search (HS) …

Economic load dispatch problems are most important in operation and management of the
electric power systems which are formulated as optimization problems. Modern deterministic …

In this paper, a new approach is proposed to solve the economic load dispatch (ELD)
problem. Power generation, spinning reserve and emission costs are simultaneously …

Multi-area economic dispatch (MAED) characterized by high non-convexity and non-linearity
is an important issue in power system operation. This paper presents an improved stochastic …

Torrefaction kinetics is fundamental for the theoretical investigation and industrial
application of torrefaction processes. Most of biomass torrefaction kinetic studies focused on …

In this paper, an improved algorithm based on Pattern Search method (PS) to solve the
Dynamic Economic Dispatch is proposed. The algorithm maintains the essential unit ramp …