Genetic evolving ant direction particle swarm optimization algorithm for optimal power flow with non-smooth cost functions and statistical analysis

This paper presents an evolving ant direction particle swarm optimization algorithm for solving the optimal power flow problem with non-smooth and non-convex generator cost characteristics. In this method, ant colony search is used to find a suitable velocity updating operator for particle swarm optimization and the ant colony parameters are evolved using genetic algorithm approach. To update the velocities for particle swarm optimization, five velocity updating operators are used in this method. The power flow problem is solved by the Newton–Raphson method. The feasibility of the proposed method was tested on IEEE 30-bus, IEEE 39-bus and IEEE-57 bus systems with three different objective functions. Several cases were investigated to test and validate the effectiveness of the proposed method in finding the optimal solution. Simulation results prove that the proposed method provides better results compared to classical particle swarm optimization and other methods recently reported in the literature. An innovative statistical analysis based on central tendency measures and dispersion measures was carried out on the bus voltage profiles and voltage stability indices.     

基于CRQP的多小区OFDMA系统联合资源分配算法

针对OFDMA多小区系统中相邻小区同频干扰下的吞吐量最大化问题,在系统功率的约束条件下,基于协同量子粒子群算法提出一种子载波和功率联合分配的协同随机量子粒子群算法（CRQP）。分别利用粒子群算法独立优化子载波的功率分配,并利用改进的量子遗传算法独立优化用户的子载波分配。在独立优化的同时,通过随机协同策略避免陷入局部最优解,达到全局最优。仿真结果表明,与传统的分步求解算法相比,CRQP算法能获得更多的系统吞吐量和更高的资源利用率。     

Optimal maintenance scheduling of generators using multiple swarms-MDPSO framework

In this paper, a challenging power system problem of effectively scheduling generating units for maintenance is presented and solved. The problem of generator maintenance scheduling (GMS) is solved in order to generate optimal preventive maintenance schedules of generators that guarantee improved economic benefits and reliable operation of a power system, subject to satisfying system load demand, allowable maintenance window, and crew and resource constraints. A multiple swarm concept is introduced for the modified discrete particle swarm optimization (MDPSO) algorithm to form a robust algorithm for solving the GMS problem. This algorithm is referred to by the authors as multiple swarms-modified particle swarm optimization (MS-MDPSO). The performance and effectiveness of the MS-MDPSO algorithm in solving the GMS problem is illustrated and compared with the MDPSO algorithm on two power systems, the 21-unit test system and 49-unit Nigerian hydrothermal power system. The GMS of the two power systems are considered and the results presented shows great potential for utility application in their area control centers for effective energy management, short and long term generation scheduling, system planning and operation.     

基于随机自适应粒子群算法的电力系统无功优化

无功优化是保证电力系统安全经济运行的有效手段,是提高电力系统电压质量的重要措施之一。本文首先介绍无功优化的一般数学模型,然后重点分析粒子群优化算法的组成结构与工作原理,进而提出一种改进的粒子群优化算法。该算法采用随机自适应策略,能够对当前所产生的局部最优值进行变异,再重回粒子群算法中搜寻全局最优值,从而可以有效改善传统粒子群算法求解电力系统无功优化问题时存在的收敛精度不高、容易陷入局部最优等不足,一定程度上提高了粒子群算法的寻优能力。最后,通过在IEEE 30节点上进行仿真实验比较,结果表明该算法是可行和有效的,达到了提高供电质量、降低线损的目的。     

Reactive power and voltage control based on general quantum genetic algorithms

This paper presents an improved evolutionary algorithm based on quantum computing for optimal steady-state performance of power systems. However, the proposed general quantum genetic algorithm (GQ-GA) can be applied in various combinatorial optimization problems. In this study the GQ-GA determines the optimal settings of control variables, such as generator voltages, transformer taps and shunt VAR compensation devices for optimal reactive power and voltage control of IEEE 30-bus and 118-bus systems. The results of GQ-GA are compared with those given by the state-of-the-art evolutionary computational techniques such as enhanced GA, multi-objective evolutionary algorithm and particle swarm optimization algorithms, as well as the classical primal-dual interior-point optimal power flow algorithm. The comparison demonstrates the ability of the GQ-GA in reaching more optimal solutions.     

Optimal placement of distributed generation units in distribution systems via an enhanced multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm

This paper deals with the optimal placement of distributed generation （DG） units in distribution systems via an enhanced multi-objective particle swarm optimization （EMOPSO） algorithm. To pursue a better simulation of the reality and provide the designer with diverse alternative options, a multi-objective optimization model with technical and operational con- straints is constructed to minimize the total power loss and the voltage fluctuation of the power system simultaneously. To enhance the convergence of MOPSO, special techniques including a dynamic inertia weight and acceleration coefficients have been inte- grated as well as a mutation operator. Besides, to promote the diversity of Pareto-optimal solutions, an improved non-dominated crowding distance sorting technique has been introduced and applied to the selection of particles for the next iteration. After verifying its effectiveness and competitiveness with a set of well-known benchmark functions, the EMOPSO algorithm is em- ployed to achieve the optimal placement of DG units in the IEEE 33-bus system. Simulation results indicate that the EMOPSO algorithm enables the identification of a set of Pareto-optimal solutions with good tradeoff between power loss and voltage sta- bility. Compared with other representative methods, the present results reveal the advantages of optimizing capacities and loca- tions of DG units simultaneously, and exemplify the validity of the EMOPSO algorithm applied for optimally placing DG units.     

差分进化粒子群算法求解发电资源调度问题

为了有效地解决水火电力系统资源短期优化调度问题,提出了一种基于差分进化粒子群的调度算法。设计了水火电力系统资源调度问题的数学模型,给出了差分进化粒子群优化算法的框架,通过PSO种群和DE种群之间的信息交流机制以寻求全局最优位置,从而使算法具有动态自适应性,能够较容易地跳出局部最优。实验结果表明,该算法能有效解决水火发电资源调度问题,具有较好的应用价值。     

基于RSAPSO算法的网络计划综合优化

为了提高电力工程企业的经济效益,在综合考虑成本、质量和进度的基础上,提出了工期-收益-质量多目标优化模型.粒子群优化算法是基于群体智能理论的算法.该算法利用生物群体内个体的合作与竞争等复杂性行为产生群体智能,并为工程优化问题提供高效的解决方法.但是粒子群优化算法同样存在一些问题,针对这些问题提出了一种新算法,即基于速度松弛策略的模拟退火粒子群算法(RSAPSO).运用RSAPSO算法对多目标优化模型进行求解,最后通过工程实例验证模型和算法的有效性.     

分布式可再生能源发电并网的无功优化研究

提出了基于杂交粒子群优化算法的分布式可再生能源并网的无功优化算法,从网损和静态电压稳定裕度两个角度出发,构建了含分布式发电系统的配电网无功优化的数学模型.在美国PG&E 69节点配电系统上进行效验.结果表明,该算法收敛性好、精度高;分布式电源并网后能有效降低系统的有功网损,提高电压稳定性,对分布式电源并网运行具有一定的...     

混沌粒子群算法及其在发电资源调度中的应用

为了有效地解决水火电力系统资源短期优化调度问题,提出了一种基于混沌粒子群算法的调度方案。设计了水火电力系统资源调度问题的数学模型,给出了混沌粒子群调度算法的框架,通过引入最优粒子的混沌搜索机制、优势粒子和劣势粒子的权重自适应调节机制,从而使算法具有动态自适应性,能够较容易地跳出局部最优。实验结果表明,本算法方案能有效解决水火发电资源调度问题,具有较好的应用价值。     

Modeling a mixed-integer-binary small-population evolutionary particle swarm algorithm for solving the optimal power flow problem in electric power systems

This research discusses the application of a mixed-integer-binary small-population-based evolutionary particle swarm optimization to the problem of optimal power flow, where the optimization problem has been formulated taking into account four decision variables simultaneously: active power (continuous), voltage generator (continuous), tap position on transformers (integer) and shunt devices (binary). The constraint handling technique used in the algorithm is based on a strategy to generate and keep the decision variables in feasible space through the heuristic operators. The heuristic operators are applied in the active power stage and the reactive power stage sequentially. Firstly, the heuristic operator for the power balance is computed in order to maintain the power balance constraint through a re-dispatch of the thermal units. Secondly, the heuristic operators for the limit of active power flows and the bus voltage constraint at each generator bus are executed through the sensitivity factors. The advantage of our approach is that the algorithm focuses the search of the decision variables on the feasible solution space, obtaining a better cost in the objective function. Such operators not only improve the quality of the final solutions but also significantly improve the convergence of the search process. The methodology is verified in several electric power systems.     

Dynamic economic load dispatch using hybrid swarm intelligence based harmony search algorithm

This paper presents the hybrid harmony search algorithm with swarm intelligence (HHS) to solve the dynamic economic load dispatch problem. Harmony Search (HS) is a recently developed derivative-free, meta-heuristic optimization algorithm, which draws inspiration from the musical process of searching for a perfect state of harmony. This work is an attempt to hybridize the HS algorithm with the powerful population based algorithm PSO for a better convergence of the proposed algorithm. The main aim of dynamic economic load dispatch problem is to find out the optimal generation schedule of the generators corresponding to the most economical operating point of the system over the considered timing horizon. The proposed algorithm also takes care of different constraints like power balance, ramp rate limits and generation limits by using penalty function method. Simulations were performed over various standard test systems with 5 units, 10 units and 30 units and a comparative study is carried out with other recently reported results. The findings affirmed the robustness and proficiency of the proposed methodology over other existing techniques.     

基于混合粒子群算法的锌电解过程能耗优化

针对锌电解过程能耗过高的情况,研究其能耗优化问题.根据电力部门实行的分时计价政策,建立以全天锌电解过程电能消耗和总用电费用为目标的锌电解过程多目标优化模型.提出一种带加速度调整的粒子群优化算法,当粒子陷入局部最优时,通过加速度策略增强种群速度,使算法获得持续搜索的能力,有效克服早熟收敛;并和Powell算法相结合构成新的混合粒子群算法,将粒子群算法的全局搜索能力与Powell算法的局部寻优能力有机结合起来.最后将该混合粒子群算法应用于所建优化模型的求解,获得优化生产方案.仿真结果证明了该算法的有效性.工业应用效果表明,按所得优化方案组织生产降低了电能消耗,减少了用电费用.     

基于DCS的电力节能优化控制系统的设计与实现

为了解决电力系统的节能优化问题,本文在传统的PSO节能控制方法的基础上,提出了一种多重自适应的粒子群优化算法,应用分散控制系统设计与实现了一种新的电力节能优化控制系统。数值仿真的结果说明了使用所提出的粒子群算法的基于DCS的电力节能优化控制系统在电力调度最佳节点的搜索精确度要高于相同条件下的一般的电力控制系统。使用所提算法的电力节能优化控制系统,能有效地对电力能耗进行优化,且具有较高的实用性。     

求解非线性约束问题的混合粒子群优化算法

将处理约束问题的乘子法与改进的粒子群算法相结合,提出了一种求解非线性约束问题的混合粒子群算法。此算法兼顾了粒子群优化算法和乘子法的优点,对迭代过程中出现的不可行粒子,利用乘子法处理后产生可行粒子,然后用改进的粒子群算法来搜索其最优解,这样不仅减小了粒子群算法在寻优过程中陷入局部极小的概率,而且提高了搜索精度。数值试验结果表明提出的新算法具有搜索精度更高、稳定性更强、鲁棒性更好等特点。     

Optimal power flow of HVDC system using teaching–learning-based optimization algorithm

In this paper, a solution to the optimal power flow (OPF) problem in electrical power networks is presented considering high voltage direct current (HVDC) link. Furthermore, the effect of HVDC link converters on the active and reactive power is evaluated. An objective function is developed for minimizing power loss and improving voltage profile. Gradient-based optimization techniques are not viable due to high number of OPF equations, their complexity and equality and inequality constraints. Hence, an efficient global optimization method is used based on teaching–learning-based optimization (TLBO) algorithm. The performance of the suggested method is evaluated on a 5-bus PJM network and compared with other algorithms such as particle swarm optimization, shuffled frog-leaping algorithm and nonlinear programming. The results are promising and show the effectiveness and robustness of TLBO method.

     

基于能量效率的认知无线网络联合优化算法

为提高认知无线网络能量有效性,提出一种基于能量效率的联合优化算法。在考虑主用户干扰容限的基础上构建了能量有效性模型,将优化目标分解为接入策略求解和功率优化问题,采用粒子群算法反复迭代,得到接入概率与功率分配的联合最优解。仿真结果表明,相对于不考虑功率优化或接入概率的传统优化方法,所提算法可使系统能量效率得到显著提升。     

求解TSP问题的人工鱼群算法

人工鱼群算法在函数优化问题中取得了较好的应用,但在组合优化问题中的应用相对较少。因此,文中用人工鱼群算法来求解TSP问题,并与标准粒子群算法和基本遗传算法进行了比较分析。通过仿真实验对公认的TSP测试数据中算例Oliver30进行测试并与目前已知最优解进行了对比,结果表明,人工鱼群算法解决TSP问题时可以收敛到已知最优解,并且解的质量要优于标准粒子群算法和基本遗传算法。     

基于粒子群优化的图像自适应增强方法

将免疫粒子群优化算法和非完全Beta函数结合,提出了一种自适应图像对比度增强方法.该免疫粒子群优化算法结合了粒子群优化算法具有的全局寻优能力和免疫系统的免疫信息处理机制,改善了粒子群优化算法摆脱局部极值点的能力.利用免疫粒子群优化算法自动搜索最佳的灰度变换参数,从而获得一条最佳的灰度变换曲线,实现对图像进行全局增强处理.实验结果表明,该算法不仅能有效地提高图像整体对比度和视觉效果,而且适合图像的自动化处理.     

Energy management for multi-microgrid system based on model predictive control

To reduce the computation complexity of the optimization algorithm used in energy management of a multi-microgrid system, an energy optimization management method based on model predictive control is presented. The idea of decomposition and coordination is adopted to achieve the balance between power supply and user demand, and the power supply cost is minimized by coordinating surplus energy in the multi-microgrid system. The energy management model and energy optimization problem are established according to the power flow characteristics of microgrids. A dual decomposition approach is imposed to decompose the optimization problem into two parts, and a distributed predictive control algorithm based on global optimization is introduced to achieve the optimal solution by iteration and coordination. The proposed method has been verified by simulation, and simulation results show that the proposed method provides the demanded energy to consumers in real time, and improves renewable energy efficiency. In addition, the proposed algorithm has been compared with the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. The results show that compared with PSO, the proposed method has better performance, faster convergence, and significantly higher efficiency.