With the rapid development of distributed generations (DGs) and interruptible loads (ILs), distribution network company can actively purchase electricity in market instead of playing as a traditional passive purchaser...
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With the rapid development of distributed generations (DGs) and interruptible loads (ILs), distribution network company can actively purchase electricity in market instead of playing as a traditional passive purchaser. This study proposes a stochastic bi-level model-based strategic trading model for an active distribution company (ADisCo) which operates the active distribution network (ADN) to maximise its profit in electricity market. Uncertainties pertaining to bidding and offering prices of other market rivals', the imbalance prices in the balance market and the productions of DGs are considered via stochastic programming. Besides, a linear ADN operation model is proposed to ensure ADN operation security within the stochastic programmingmodel. The proposed model is initially formulated as a stochastic bi-level model, where the upper-level problem represents the maximisation of the profit of ADN operator, whereas the lower-level model represents the maximisation of the social welfare in clearing of market from the perspective of independent system operator. On the basis of the complementarity theory, the proposed model can be transformed into a mixed integer linear programming model. Case studies demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed strategic trading model for an ADisCo with DGs and ILs.
In order to deal with finding the most efficient unit problem, Lam (2015) recently built a new integrated mixed integer linear programming model which is nearly close to the super-efficiency model. The suggested model...
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In order to deal with finding the most efficient unit problem, Lam (2015) recently built a new integrated mixed integer linear programming model which is nearly close to the super-efficiency model. The suggested model involves a non-Archimedean epsilon as the lower bound for the input and output weights. Selecting a suitable value for epsilon is a challenging issue in DEA (Data Envelopment Analysis). Lam (2015) suggested a value for epsilon which guarantees the feasibility of his model;however, this paper illustrates that the model may fail to find the most efficient unit due to unsuitable selected value for epsilon. To cope with this issue, a new model is formulated which provides the maximum epsilon value for the model of Lam (2015). The built model guarantees that when epsilon is maximum, then Lam's model gives exactly one DMU (Decision Making Unit) as the most efficient unit with the maximum discrimination distance from the other DMUs. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
The vertical alignment optimization problem for road design aims to generate a vertical alignment of a new road with a minimum cost, while satisfying safety and design constraints. A new model called multi-haul quasi ...
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The vertical alignment optimization problem for road design aims to generate a vertical alignment of a new road with a minimum cost, while satisfying safety and design constraints. A new model called multi-haul quasi network flow (MH-QNF) for vertical alignment optimization is presented with the goal of improving the accuracy and reliability of previous mixed integer linear programming models. The performance of the new model is compared with two state-of-the-art models in the field: the complete transportation graph (CTG) and the quasi network flow (QNF) models. The numerical results show that, within a 1% relative error, the proposed model is robust and solves more than 93% of test problems compared to 82% for the CTG and none for the QNF. Moreover, the MH-QNF model solves the problems approximately eight times faster than the CTG model.
In this paper, we integrate two decision problems arising in various applications such as production planning and project management: the project scheduling problem, which consists in scheduling a set of precedence-co...
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In this study, we deal with a version of train platforming problem for Prague Main Station. We propose an assignment model to allocate platform tracks to trains with regard to the train timetable and operational restr...
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In this study, we deal with a version of train platforming problem for Prague Main Station. We propose an assignment model to allocate platform tracks to trains with regard to the train timetable and operational restrictions of station. If a train departs late from the scheduled time, a delay is occurred. Delays are caused by possible conflicts. The objective of the model is to minimize the total weighted delay of trains. After solving the problem, if the objective function value is equal to zero, it means that the timetable is evaluated as robust. Total elimination of conflicts is basic presumption for quality operation in practice. To show efficiency of model implemented in GAMS, they are tested on the base of data related to the Prague main railway station. Computational results of models are presented and discussed.
In wireless sensor networks, coverage and connectivity are two essential issues. They indicate how all the points of an area of interest are covered and how the sensor devices of the wireless sensor network are connec...
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In wireless sensor networks, coverage and connectivity are two essential issues. They indicate how all the points of an area of interest are covered and how the sensor devices of the wireless sensor network are connected in an efficient way. In this study, the problem of minimising total grid coverage cost with connectivity constraint is considered. The connectivity constraint means that each deployed sensor has to find a path, composed of connected sensors, until to reach the base station (the sink). The problem may be reduced to a 2-dimensional critical grid coverage problem which is anNP-Complete problem. We propose mixed integer linear programming models to solve the problem optimally. We verify by computational experiments that the developed approaches can provide the optimal solution of grid sizes of (15 x 15) (width x length) in a reasonable time. We also show that one of the proposed methods is more efficient than some methods developed for similar problems.
This study presents a new methodology for the optimal allocation of switching devices in radial electrical distribution systems (EDSs). A specialised greedy randomised adaptive search procedure (GRASP) algorithm defin...
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This study presents a new methodology for the optimal allocation of switching devices in radial electrical distribution systems (EDSs). A specialised greedy randomised adaptive search procedure (GRASP) algorithm defines the location of a number of switching devices in order to simultaneously improve the following optimisation subproblems related to the use of the allocated switches: (i) the optimal reconfiguration of EDS and (ii) the optimal service restoration of EDS. Eventually, the objective function of the proposed switch allocation algorithm minimises the cost of the total expected energy not supplied, computed after deploying the service restoration, plus the cost of the total annual energy loss computed for every load level in a year, plus the investment costs associated with the number of installed switches. Both optimisation subproblems, i.e. the reconfiguration and the restoration of EDS, are represented by mixed-integer non-linearprogramming (MINLP) models and transformed into mixed-integerlinearprogramming (MILP) models, using linearisation strategies. MILP models guarantee convergence to optimality by using convex optimisation techniques. Finally, all tests were carried out using a real 136-node distribution system, considering dispatchable and non-dispatchable distributed generation resources.
In this paper, a mixedintegerlinearprogramming (MILP) model is developed to address production scheduling problems in multistage, multiproduct milk processing. Our model includes several technological constraints t...
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We formulate the production inventory routing planning with an integrated mixedintegerlinearprogramming (MILP) model where the food quality level is explicitly traced throughout the supply chain. The objective of t...
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The Buffer Allocation Problem deals with buffer sizing in production systems. In particular, the objective is to find an optimal buffer size configuration achieving some target performance measure. It has two main tas...
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