Planning of secondary distribution circuits through evolutionary algorithms

In this work, the planning of secondary distribution circuits is approached as a mixed integer nonlinear programming problem (MINLP). In order to solve this problem, a dedicated evolutionary algorithm (EA) is proposed. This algorithm uses a codification scheme, genetic operators, and control parameters, projected and managed to consider the specific characteristics of the secondary network planning. The codification scheme maps the possible solutions that satisfy the requirements in order to obtain an effective and low-cost projected system-the conductors' adequate dimensioning, load balancing among phases, and the transformer placed at the center of the secondary system loads. An effective algorithm for three-phase power flow is used as an auxiliary methodology of the EA for the calculation of the fitness function proposed for solutions of each topology. Results for two secondary distribution circuits are presented, whereas one presents radial topology and the other a weakly meshed topology. © 2005 IEEE.

Heuristic algorithm to solve the short term transmission network expansion planning

In this paper, a method for solving the short term transmission network expansion planning problem is presented. This is a very complex mixed integer nonlinear programming problem that presents a combinatorial explosion in the search space. In order to And a solution of excellent quality for this problem, a constructive heuristic algorithm is presented in this paper. In each step of the algorithm, a sensitivity index is used to add a circuit (transmission line or transformer) or a capacitor bank (fixed or variable) to the system. This sensitivity index is obtained solving the problem considering the numbers of circuits and capacitors banks to be added (relaxed problem), as continuous variables. The relaxed problem is a large and complex nonlinear programming and was solved through a higher order interior point method. The paper shows results of several tests that were performed using three well-known electric energy systems in order to show the possibility and the advantages of using the AC model. ©2007 IEEE.

Planeamiento de la expansión de sistemas de transmisión considerando contingencias y demanda incierta

This paper presents a methodology and a mathematical model to solve the expansion planning problem that takes into account the effect of contingencies in the planning stage, and considers the demand as a stochastic variable within a specified range. In this way, it is possible to find a solution that minimizes the investment costs guarantying reliability and minimizing future load shedding. The mathematical model of the expansion planning can be represented by a mixed integer nonlinear programming problem. To solve this problem a specialized Genetic Algorithm combined with Linear Programming was implemented.

Distribution network planning using a constructive heuristic algorithm

An optimization technique to solve distribution network planning (DNP) problem is presented. This is a very complex mixed binary nonlinear programming problem. A constructive heuristic algorithm (CHA) aimed at obtaining an excellent quality solution for this problem is presented. In each step of the CHA, a sensitivity index is used to add a circuit or a substation to the distribution network. This sensitivity index is obtained solving the DNP problem considering the numbers of circuits and substations to be added as continuous variables (relaxed problem). The relaxed problem is a large and complex nonlinear programming and was solved through an efficient nonlinear optimization solver. A local improvement phase and a branching technique were implemented in the CHA. Results of two tests using a distribution network are presented in the paper in order to show the ability of the proposed algorithm. ©2009 IEEE.

Metodologia para o planejamento da operação de sistemas hidrotérmicos em mercado elétrico competitivo

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Planejamento da expansão de sistemas de transmissão usando algoritmos tipo dual simplex especializados em uma estrutura branch and bound

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Elétrica - FEIS

Algoritmo GRASP especializado aplicado ao problema de reconfiguração de alimentadores em sistemas de distribuição radial

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Elétrica - FEIS

Análise de uso de SIG no sistema de coleta de resíduos sólidos domiciliares em uma cidade de pequeno porte

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Civil - FEIS

Desenvolvimento de técnicas eficientes de programação linear na utilização de metaheurísticas para o problema de planejamento da expansão de sistemas de transmissão

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Planejamento estocástico da expansão da rede de transmissão de energia elétrica multiestágio considerando restrições de segurança

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Elétrica - FEIS

Análise de novos modelos matemáticos para o problema de planejamento da expansão de sistemas de transmissão

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Elétrica - FEIS

Métodos de solução para um problema de sequenciamento da produção com sincronismo de execução de tarefas

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Mecânica - FEG

Otimização de cobertura, consumo de energia, roteamento e agregação de dados em rede de sensores sem fio utilizando algoritmos genéticos e lógica fuzzy

As Redes de Sensores Sem Fio possuem capacidades limitadas de processamento, armazenamento, comunicação (largura de banda) e fonte de energia, além de possuírem características e requisitos básicos de uma RSSF como: necessidade de se auto-organizar, comunicação com difusão de curto alcance e roteamento com múltiplos saltos. Neste trabalho é proposto uma ferramenta que otimize o posicionamento e os pacotes entregues através do uso de Algoritmo Genético (AG). Para solucionar o problema de roteamento que melhore o consumo de energia e maximize a agregação de dados é proposto a utilização de lógica fuzzy no protocolo de roteamento Ad hoc Ondemand Distance Vector (AODV). Esta customização é intitulada AODV – Fuzzy for Wireless Sensor Networks (AODV-FWSN). Os resultados mostram que a solução proposta é eficiente e consegue prolongar a vida útil da RSSF e melhorar a taxa de entrega de dados quando comparado com soluções similares.

Reconfiguração de alimentadores em sistemas de distribuição usando uma metaheurística e espaço de busca reduzido

Pós-graduação em Engenharia Elétrica - FEIS

Uma proposta de resolução para problemas de roteirização de veículos baseada no algoritmo genético

The vehicle routing problem is to nd a better route to meet a set of customers who are geographically dispersed using vehicles that are a central repository to which they return after serving customers. These customers have a demand that must be met. Such problems have a wide practical application among them we can mention: school transport, distribution of newspapers, garbage collection, among others. Because it is a classic problem as NP-hard, these problems have aroused interest in the search for viable methods of resolution. In this paper we use the Genetic Algorithm as a resolution