Multi-objective scheduling problem: Hybrid approach using fuzzy assisted cuckoo search algorithm

作     者：Chandrasekaran, K. Simon, Sishaj P. 

作者机构：Natl Inst Technol Dept Elect & Elect Engn Tiruchirappalli 620015 Tamil Nadu India 

出 版 物：《SWARM AND EVOLUTIONARY COMPUTATION》 (群与进化计算)

年 卷 期：2012年第5卷

页      面：1-16页

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学科分类：08[工学] 0812[工学-计算机科学与技术（可授工学、理学学位）] 

主　　题：Binary and real coded cuckoo search algorithm Emission constraints Expected energy not supplied Fuzzy set theory Multi-objective unit commitment problem 

摘      要：This article proposes a hybrid cuckoo search algorithm (CSA) integrated with fuzzy system for solving multi-objective unit commitment problem (MOUCP). The power system stresses the need for economic, non-polluting and reliable operation. Hence three conflicting functions such as fuel cost, emission and reliability level of the system are considered. CSA mimics the breeding behavior of cuckoos, where each individual searches the most suitable nest to lay an egg (compromise solution) in order to maximize the egg s survival rate and achieve the best habitat society. Fuzzy set theory is used to create the fuzzy membership search domain where it consists of all possible compromise solutions. CSA searches the best compromise solution within the fuzzy search domain simultaneously tuning the fuzzy design boundary variables. Tuning of fuzzy design variables eliminate the requirement of expertise needed for setting these variables. On solving MOUCP, the proposed binary coded CSA finds the ON/OFF status of the generating units while the real coded CSA solves economic dispatch problem (EDP) and also tunes the fuzzy design boundary variables. The proposed methodology is tested and validated for both the single and multi-objective optimization problems. The effectiveness of the proposed technique is demonstrated on 6, 10, 26 and 40 unit test systems by comparing its performance with other methods reported in the literature. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.