Search Results - subject:"multi‐objective optimization"

Thermo-economic evaluation and optimization of the thermo-chemical conversion of biomass into methanol

Peduzzi, Emanuela; Tock, Laurence; Boissonnet, Guillaume; … - In: Energy 58 (2013) C, pp. 9-16

In a carbon and resources constrained world, thermo-chemical conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into fuels and chemicals is regarded as a promising alternative to fossil resources derived products. Methanol is one potential product which can be used for the synthesis of various chemicals or...

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Multi-objective self-scheduling of CHP (combined heat and power)-based microgrids considering demand response programs and ESSs (energy storage systems)

Aghaei, Jamshid; Alizadeh, Mohammad-Iman - In: Energy 55 (2013) C, pp. 1044-1054

Today's, policy makers, governments, and academic experts in flourishing societies are interested in employing power systems considering high reliability, quality, and efficiency factors. Moreover, climatic concerns force power system appliers to utilize these systems more environmental...

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Multi-objective energy management of CHP (combined heat and power)-based micro-grid

Motevasel, Mehdi; Seifi, Ali Reza; Niknam, Taher - In: Energy 51 (2013) C, pp. 123-136

In this paper, an IEMS (intelligent energy management system) is proposed for optimal operation of a CHP-based micro-grid over a 24-hour time interval. The IEMS aims to find the optimal set points of DERs (distributed energy resources) and thermal and electrical storage systems, in such a way...

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Multi-objective optimization of heat exchanger based on entransy dissipation theory in an irreversible Brayton cycle system

Guo, Jiangfeng; Huai, Xiulan; Li, Xunfeng; Cai, Jun; … - In: Energy 63 (2013) C, pp. 95-102

A multi-objective optimization of main heat exchanger in a regenerative Brayton cycle system is carried out based on …

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Utilizing expected improvement and generalized data envelopment analysis in multi-objective genetic algorithms

Yun, Yeboon; Nakayama, Hirotaka - In: Journal of Global Optimization 57 (2013) 2, pp. 367-384

multi-objective optimization problems, and have been observed to be useful for finding good approximate Pareto optimal …

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A conic scalarization method in multi-objective optimization

Kasimbeyli, Refail - In: Journal of Global Optimization 56 (2013) 2, pp. 279-297

This paper presents the conic scalarization method for scalarization of nonlinear multi-objective optimization problems …

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Optimization of Water Resources Utilization by PSO-GA

Chang, Jian-xia; Bai, Tao; Huang, Qiang; Yang, Da-wen - In: Water Resources Management 27 (2013) 10, pp. 3525-3540

The objective of this paper is to present an optimal model to address the water resources utilization of the Tao River basin in China. The Tao River water diversion project has been proposed to alleviate the problem of water shortages in Gansu Province in China. A multi reservoir system is under...

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Design of a Pumping Main Considering Pipeline Failure

Swamee, Prabhata; Sharma, Ashok - In: Water Resources Management 27 (2013) 1, pp. 199-207

Cost and reliability are two diametrically opposite objectives in a pumping main design as the objective of an uninterrupted supply of water will increase the system cost. In this investigation, a methodology for pumping main design is presented by considering the costs of pumping main and...

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A Novel Multi-Objective Shuffled Complex Differential Evolution Algorithm with Application to Hydrological Model Parameter Optimization

Guo, Jun; Zhou, Jianzhong; Zou, Qiang; Liu, Yi; Song, … - In: Water Resources Management 27 (2013) 8, pp. 2923-2946

Practice experience suggests that the traditional calibration of hydrological models with single objective cannot properly measure all of the behaviors of the hydrological system. To circumvent this problem, in recent years, a lot of studies have looked into calibration of hydrological models...

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Development of a Long-term, Ecologically Oriented Dam Release Plan for the Lake Baiyangdian Sub-basin, Northern China

Yang, Wei; Yang, Zhifeng - In: Water Resources Management 27 (2013) 2, pp. 485-506

Using China’s Lake Baiyangdian sub-basin for a case study, we developed an ecologically oriented dam release plan that can be used to define an optimal dam operation scheme that provides both the environmental flows required by bodies of water and wetlands downstream from the Xidayang...

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