A metaheuristic is a consistent set of ideas, concepts, and operators to design a heuristic optimization algorithm, that can provide a sufficiently good solution to an optimization problem with incomplete or imperfect information. Modern and emerging power systems, with the growing complexity of distributed and intermittent generation, are an important application for such methods.

This book describes the principles of solving various problems in power engineering via the application of selected metaheuristic optimization methods including genetic algorithms, particle swarm optimization, and the gravitational search algorithm. Applications covered include power flow calculation; optimal power flow in transmission networks; optimal reactive power dispatch in transmission networks; combined economic and emission dispatch; optimal power flow in distribution networks; optimal volt/var control in distribution networks; optimal placement and sizing of distributed generation in distribution networks; optimal energy and operation management of microgrids; optimal coordination of directional overcurrent relays; and steady-state analysis of self-excited induction generators.

About the Author
Jordan Radosavljevic is a Professor of Power Engineering at the Faculty of Technical Sciences of the University of Pristina in Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia. His research interests lie at the application of new metaheuristic optimization algorithms in solving various problems in power systems. He has authored or co-authored two books and several book chapters and papers in these topics.


Book Information
ISBN 9781785615467
Author Jordan Radosavljevic
Format Hardback
Page Count 536
Imprint Institution of Engineering and Technology
Publisher Institution of Engineering and Technology