scholarly journals Optimal Solution of Combined Heat and Power Dispatch Problem Using Whale Optimization Algorithm

2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Combined Heat And Power ◽  
Whale Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Computational Time ◽  
Whale Optimization ◽  
Input Variables ◽  
Working Region

In this article whale optimization algorithm (WOA) has been applied to solve the combined heat and power economic dispatch (CHPED) problem. The CHPED is energy system which provides both heat and power. Due to presence of valve point loading and the prohibited working region, the CHPED problems become more complex one. The main objective of CHPED problem is to minimize the total cost of fuel as well as heat with fulfill the load demand. This optimization technique shows several advantages like having few input variables, best quality of solution with rapid computational time. The recommended approach is carried out on three test systems. The simulation results of the present work certify the activeness of the proposed technique.

scholarly journals Optimal Scheduling of Non-Convex Cogeneration Units Using Exponentially Varying Whale Optimization Algorithm

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 1008
Author(s):  
Vinay Kumar Jadoun ◽  
G. Rahul Prashanth ◽  
Siddharth Suhas Joshi ◽  
Anshul Agarwal ◽  
Hasmat Malik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Whale Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Optimal Output ◽  
Whale Optimization ◽  
Fuel Costs ◽  
Fine Tune

This paper proposes an Exponentially Varying Whale Optimization Algorithm (EVWOA) to solve the single-objective non-convex Cogeneration Units problem. This problem seeks to evaluate the optimal output of the generator unit to minimize a CHP system’s fuel costs. The nonlinear and non-convex characteristics of the objective function demands a powerful optimization technique. The traditional Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) is improved by incorporating four different acceleration functions to fine-tune its performance during exploration and exploitation phases. Among the four variants of the proposed WOA, the emphasis is laid on the EVWOA which uses the exponentially varying acceleration function (EVAF). The proposed EVWOA is tested on six different small-scale to large-scale systems. The results obtained for these six test systems, followed by a statistical study highlight the supremacy of EVWOA for finding the best optimal solution and the convergence traits.

Whale optimization algorithm based on lateral inhibition for image matching and vision-guided AUV docking

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Zheping Yan ◽  
Jinzhong Zhang ◽  
Jialing Tang
Keyword(s):  
Lateral Inhibition ◽  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Image Matching ◽  
Autonomous Underwater Vehicle ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Search Space ◽  
Whale Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Inhibition Mechanism ◽  
Whale Optimization ◽  
Accuracy And Stability

The accuracy and stability of relative pose estimation of an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) and a target depend on whether the characteristics of the underwater image can be accurately and quickly extracted. In this paper, a whale optimization algorithm (WOA) based on lateral inhibition (LI) is proposed to solve the image matching and vision-guided AUV docking problem. The proposed method is named the LI-WOA. The WOA is motivated by the behavior of humpback whales, and it mainly imitates encircling prey, bubble-net attacking and searching for prey to obtain the globally optimal solution in the search space. The WOA not only balances exploration and exploitation but also has a faster convergence speed, higher calculation accuracy and stronger robustness than other approaches. The lateral inhibition mechanism can effectively perform image enhancement and image edge extraction to improve the accuracy and stability of image matching. The LI-WOA combines the optimization efficiency of the WOA and the matching accuracy of the LI mechanism to improve convergence accuracy and the correct matching rate. To verify its effectiveness and feasibility, the WOA is compared with other algorithms by maximizing the similarity between the original image and the template image. The experimental results show that the LI-WOA has a better average value, a higher correct rate, less execution time and stronger robustness than other algorithms. The LI-WOA is an effective and stable method for solving the image matching and vision-guided AUV docking problem.

A combined effective time series model based on clustering and whale optimization algorithm for forecasting smart meters electricity consumption

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Medhat Abd el Azem El Sayed Rostum ◽  
Hassan Mohamed Mahmoud Moustafa ◽  
Ibrahim El Sayed Ziedan ◽  
Amr Ahmed Zamel
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Prediction Accuracy ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Whale Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Computational Time ◽  
Smart Meters ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Consumption Values ◽  
Whale Optimization

Purpose The current challenge for forecasting smart meters electricity consumption lies in the uncertainty and volatility of load profiles. Moreover, forecasting the electricity consumption for all the meters requires an enormous amount of time. Most papers tend to avoid such complexity by forecasting the electricity consumption at an aggregated level. This paper aims to forecast the electricity consumption for all smart meters at an individual level. This paper, for the first time, takes into account the computational time for training and forecasting the electricity consumption of all the meters. Design/methodology/approach A novel hybrid autoregressive-statistical equations idea model with the help of clustering and whale optimization algorithm (ARSEI-WOA) is proposed in this paper to forecast the electricity consumption of all the meters with best performance in terms of computational time and prediction accuracy. Findings The proposed model was tested using realistic Irish smart meters energy data and its performance was compared with nine regression methods including: autoregressive integrated moving average, partial least squares regression, conditional inference tree, M5 rule-based model, k-nearest neighbor, multilayer perceptron, RandomForest, RPART and support vector regression. Results have proved that ARSEI-WOA is an efficient model that is able to achieve an accurate prediction with low computational time. Originality/value This paper presents a new hybrid ARSEI model to perform smart meters load forecasting at an individual level instead of an aggregated one. With the help of clustering technique, similar meters are grouped into a few clusters from which reduce the computational time of the training and forecasting process. In addition, WOA improves the prediction accuracy of each meter by finding an optimal factor between the average electricity consumption values of each cluster and the electricity consumption values for each one of its meters.

Optimum utilization of grid connected hybrid renewable energy sources using hybrid algorithm

2020 ◽  
pp. 014233122091374
Author(s):  
M. Suresh ◽  
R. Meenakumari
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Tabu Search ◽  
Smart Grid ◽  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Whale Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Computational Time ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Whale Optimization ◽  
Hybrid Renewable Energy

An optimal utilization of smart grid connected hybrid renewable energy sources is proposed in this paper. The hybrid technique is the combination of recurrent neural network and adaptive whale optimization algorithm plus tabu search, called AWOTS. The main objective is the RES optimum operation for decreasing the electricity production cost by hourly day-ahead and real time scheduling. Here, the load demands are predicted using AWOTS to develop the correct control signals based on power difference between source and load side. Adaptive whale optimization algorithm searching behaviour is adjusted by tabu search. The proposed technique is executed in the MATLAB/Simulink working platform. To test the performance of the proposed method, the load demand for the 24-hour time period is demonstrated. By then the power generated in the sources, such as photovoltaic, wind turbine, micro turbine and battery by the proposed technique, is analyzed and compared with existing techniques, such as genetic algorithm, particle swarm optimization and whale optimization algorithm. Furthermore, the state of charge of the battery for the 24-hour period is compared with existing techniques. Likewise, the cost of the system is compared and error in the sources also compared. The comparison results affirm that the proposed technique has less computational time (35.001703) than the existing techniques. Moreover, the proposed method is cost-effective power production of smart grid and effective utilization of renewable energy sources without wasting the available energy.

scholarly journals Application of Whale Optimization Algorithm to Inverse Scattering of an Imperfect Conductor with Corners

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Kun-Chou Lee ◽  
Pai-Ting Lu
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Scattering ◽  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Optimization Problem ◽  
Spline Interpolation ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Whale Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Humpback Whales ◽  
Hunting Behavior ◽  
Whale Optimization ◽  
The Moment

In this paper, the whale optimization algorithm (WOA) is applied to the inverse scattering of an imperfect conductor with corners. The WOA is a new metaheuristic optimization algorithm. It mimics the hunting behavior of humpback whales. The inspiration results from the fact that a whale recognizes the location of a prey (i.e., optimal solution) by swimming around the prey within a shrinking circle and along a spiral-shaped path simultaneously. Initially, the inverse scattering is first transformed into a nonlinear optimization problem. The transformation is based on the moment method solution for scattering integral equations. To treat a target with corners and implement the WOA inverse scattering, the cubic spline interpolation is utilized for modelling the target shape function. Numerical simulation shows that the inverse scattering by WOA not only is accurate but also converges fast.

A Cloud-based Conceptual Framework for Multi-Objective Virtual Machine Scheduling using Whale Optimization Algorithm

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadim Rana ◽  
Muhammad Shafie Abd Latiff ◽  
Shafi'i Muhammad Abdulhamid
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Virtual Machine ◽  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Virtual Machines ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Machine Scheduling ◽  
Whale Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Whale Optimization ◽  
Virtual Machine Scheduling

Virtual machine scheduling in the cloud is considered one of the major issue to solve optimal resource allocation problem on the heterogeneous datacenters. With respect to that, the key concern is to map the virtual machines (VMs) with physical machines (PMs) in a way that maximum resource utilization can be achieved with minimum cost. Due to the fact that scheduling is an NP-hard problem, a metaheuristic approach is proven to achieve a better optimal solution to solve this problem. In a rapid changing heterogeneous environment, where millions of resources can be allocated and deallocate in a fraction of the time, modern metaheuristic algorithms perform well due to its immense power to solve the multidimensional problem with fast convergence speed. This paper presents a conceptual framework for solving multi-objective VM scheduling problem using novel metaheuristic Whale optimization algorithm (WOA). Further, we present the problem formulation for the framework to achieve multi-objective functions.

scholarly journals Optimal Tuning of SVC-PI Controller using Whale Optimization Algorithm for Angle Stability Improvement

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 620
Author(s):  
N. A. M. Kamari ◽  
I. Musirin ◽  
Z. A. Hamid ◽  
A. A. Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Computation Time ◽  
Synchronous Generator ◽  
Pi Controller ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Whale Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Whale Optimization ◽  
Angle Stability

This paper proposed a new swarm-based optimization technique for tuning conventional proportional-integral (PI) controller parameters of a static var compensator (SVC) which controls a synchronous generator in a single machine infinite bus (SMIB) system. As one of the Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) devices, SVC is designed and implemented to improve the damping of a synchronous generator. In this study, two parameters of PI controller namely proportional gain, K<sub>P</sub> and integral gain, K<sub>I</sub> are tuned with a new optimization method called Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA). This technique mimics the social behavior of humpback whales which is characterized by their bubble-net hunting strategy in order to enhance the quality of the solution. Validation with respect to damping ratio and eigenvalues determination confirmed that the proposed technique is more efficient than Evolutionary Programming (EP) and Artificial Immune System (AIS) in improving the angle stability of the system. Comparison between WOA, EP and AIS optimization techniques showed that the proposed computation approach gives better solution and faster computation time.

scholarly journals Loss Minimization by Reconfiguration in Radial Distribution Network using Whale Optimization Technique

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1746-1751
Keyword(s):  
Radial Distribution ◽  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Heuristic Algorithms ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Whale Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Function Evaluation ◽  
Voltage Profile ◽  
Whale Optimization

This paper provides a new approach for solving the problem of network reconfiguration in the presence of Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA). It is aimed at reducing actual power loss and enlightening the voltage profile in the supply system. The voltage and branch current capacity constraints have been included in the objective function evaluation. The method has been evaluated at three separate heuristic algorithms on 33-bus radial distribution systems to demonstrate the performance and effectiveness of the proposed method. In this paper the comparison of performance of two latest optimization techniques such as Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) with classic optimization techniques such as Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). The new optimization technique produces better result compare to other two optimization logarithm..

scholarly journals Whale Optimization Algorithm with Applications to Power Allocation in Interference Networks

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 390-405
Author(s):  
Yongwen Du ◽  
Xiquan Zhang ◽  
Wenxian Zhang ◽  
Zhangmin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Power Allocation ◽  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Whale Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Local Optimum ◽  
Network Computing ◽  
Archimedean Spiral ◽  
Network Resource ◽  
Communication Performance ◽  
Whale Optimization

Power allocation plays a pivotal role in improving the communication performance of interference-limitedwireless network (IWN). However, the optimization of power allocation is usually formulated as a mixed-integernon-linear programming (MINLP) problem, which is hard to solve. Whale optimization algorithm (WOA)has recently gained the attention of the researcher as an efficient method to solve a variety of optimizationproblems. WOA algorithm also has the disadvantages of low convergence accuracy and easy to fall into local optimum.To solve the above problems, we propose Cosine Compound Whale Optimization Algorithm (CCWOA).First of all, its unique cosine nonlinear convergence factor can balance the rate of the whole optimization processand prevent the convergence speed from being too fast. Secondly, the inertia weight and sine vector canincrease the probability of jumping out of the local optimal solution. Finally, the Archimedean spiral can reducethe risk of losing the optimal solution. A representative benchmark function is selected to test the convergencerate of CCWOA algorithm and the optimization performance of jumping out of local optimum. Compared withthe representative algorithms PFP and GAP, the optimization effect of CCWOA is almost consistent with theabove two algorithms, and even exceeds 4% - 6% in numerical value. The advantage of CCWOA is that it haslower algorithm complexity, which has a good advantage when the network computing resources are fixed. Inaddition, the optimization effect of CCWOA is higher than that of WOA, which lays a good foundation for furtherapplication of swarm intelligence optimization algorithm in network resource allocation.

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