Modelling the effect of valve point loadings on the performance and cost of power generators for electricity dispatch problems is necessary. For the past 20years, the development of computer based methods for the identification of optimal designs have been based on a single model, introduced by...

Coal-fired power plants in China consume nearly half of available coals, and the resulting CO2 emissions cover over 40% of total national emissions. Therefore, reducing the energy expenditure of coal-fired power plants is of great significance to China’s energy security and greenhouse gas...