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Feature-based tuning of simulated annealing applied to the curriculum-based course timetabling problem

open access: yes, 2015
We consider the university course timetabling problem, which is one of the most studied problems in educational timetabling. In particular, we focus our attention on the formulation known as the curriculum-based course timetabling problem, which has been
Bellio, Ruggero   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Feasibility Study and Optimal Placement of Solar Power Plants Using Binary Genetic Algorithm

open access: yesEnergy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
This study introduces an integrated optimization framework using a binary genetic algorithm (BGA) for optimal siting and sizing of two solar plants (865 and 739 kWp) in Karaj, Iran. The BGA outperformed conventional methods, achieving a 24.3% reduction in power losses and enhanced voltage stability.
Mehrab Shahbazi, Reza Eslami
wiley   +1 more source

Three New Stochastic Local Search Metaheuristics for the Annual Crop Planning Problem Based on a New Irrigation Scheme

open access: yesJournal of Applied Mathematics, 2013
Annual Crop Planning (ACP) is an NP-hard-type optimization problem in agricultural planning. It involves finding optimal solutions concerning the seasonal allocations of a limited amount of agricultural land amongst the various competing crops that are ...
Sivashan Chetty   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Adaptive Relative Reflection Harris Hawks Optimization for Global Optimization

open access: yesMathematics, 2022
The Harris Hawks optimization (HHO) is a population-based metaheuristic algorithm; however, it has low diversity and premature convergence in certain problems. This paper proposes an adaptive relative reflection HHO (ARHHO), which increases the diversity
Tingting Zou, Changyu Wang
doaj   +1 more source

A New Metaheuristic Bat-Inspired Algorithm

open access: yes, 2010
Metaheuristic algorithms such as particle swarm optimization, firefly algorithm and harmony search are now becoming powerful methods for solving many tough optimization problems.
J. Kennedy   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Ant colony optimization and its application to the vehicle routing problem with pickups and deliveries [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) is a population-based metaheuristic that can be used to find approximate solutions to difficult optimization problems. It was first introduced for solving the Traveling Salesperson Problem. Since then many implementations of
Catay, Bulent, Çatay, Bülent
core   +1 more source

Probabilistic Multi‐Objective Energy Management System Model for an Energy Hub With PtG Technology for Cost Reduction and System Flexibility Improvement

open access: yesEnergy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
Overview of the under‐study hub energy model showing the energy conversion and distribution among integrated sources and loads. ABSTRACT In this paper, a probabilistic bi‐objective energy management system (EMS) model is proposed for an energy hub (EH) equipped with renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic and wind turbine connected to the main ...
Mohammad Khoshabi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The fusion–fission optimization (FuFiO) algorithm

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2022
Fusion–Fission Optimization (FuFiO) is proposed as a new metaheuristic algorithm that simulates the tendency of nuclei to increase their binding energy and achieve higher levels of stability.
Behnaz Nouhi   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bat Algorithm for Multi-objective Optimisation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Engineering optimization is typically multiobjective and multidisciplinary with complex constraints, and the solution of such complex problems requires efficient optimization algorithms.
Yang, Xin-She
core   +1 more source

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Intelligent Control and Forecasting in Energy Storage‐Based Power Systems

open access: yesEnergy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
A new energy paradigm assisted by AI. ABSTRACT The tremendous penetration of renewable energy sources and the integration of power electronics components increase the complexity of the operation and power system control. The advancements in Artificial Intelligence and machine learning have demonstrated proficiency in processing tasks requiring ...
Balasundaram Bharaneedharan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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