...Mohammad Esmaeil Nazari; Zahra Assari Purpose This study aims to solve optimal pricing and power bidding strategy problem for integrated combined heat and power (CHP) system by using a modified heuristic optimization algorithm. Design/methodology/approach In electricity markets, generation...

... was performed within 15 kWh as the maximum allowable limit of energy to purchase and sell. In the third configuration, the system performance in the stand-alone operation mode was investigated. A whale optimization technique is used to determine the optimal size of MG in all proposed configurations. The cost...

... 2021 03 01 2022 11 02 2022 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2022 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Optimization Fuzzy-logic model Fuzzy goal programming Best–worst method Job motivation Petrochemical company Figure 1. Comparison in the BWM...

... system for grid-connected energy system. Design/methodology/approach The proposed grid-connected SUR_eS are validated for a sample location at New Delhi (India) with a hybrid optimization model for electric renewable (HOMER) software to define and understand the various load profile...

...Jeremy T. Navarre Purpose The global energy industry transports supplies and personnel via helicopter to offshore locations and is increasingly focusing on optimizing upstream logistics. This paper aims to and achieves a mutually beneficial balance between research and practice by providing...

... is an internet-based tool integrating the design optimization of desalination systems with spatial modeling based on a geographic information system (GIS). Design/methodology/approach The proposed platform assists decision-makers to select the optimal location and configuration of both the energy- and water...

...Mohammad Esmaeil Nazari; Mahsa Zarrini Farahmand Purpose The purpose of this study is to solve the optimal operation strategy problem of plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) parking as a demand response (DR) program and hydro storage as an energy storage system in a smart grid environment using...

... performance. Findings The simulation results show a 30% decrease in annual energy consumption of the building by complying with the principles of passive design (optimal selection of direction, Trombe wall, shade, proper insulation selection) from 25,443 kWh to 17,767 kWh. Then, the solar energy...

... and assessing the eco-efficiency determining factor in Iran’s 22 local cement companies over 2015–2019. Design/methodology/approach This research uses two well-known artificial intelligence approaches, namely, optimization data envelopment analysis (DEA) and machine learning algorithms at the first...

...Sakthivel V.P.; Suman M.; Sathya P.D. Purpose Economic load dispatch (ELD) is one of the crucial optimization problems in power system planning and operation. The ELD problem with valve point loading (VPL) and multi-fuel options (MFO) is defined as a non-smooth and non-convex optimization problem...

.... Design/methodology/approach The authors use real options approach where global coal prices are the stochastic variable. They present an optimal stopping problem and solving the problem backward, the revenues from continuing with the current energy generation mix and those from replacing imported coal...

... based upon linear and nonlinear optimization model; and finally, the assessment of the bioenergetic potential predicted values is carried out under the condition of the current pace of development of agricultural business by 2035. Findings The findings show that the solving of optimization tasks...

... feasibility of a hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) for an off-grid community. Design/methodology/approach Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Energy Resources (HOMER) software is used to propose an HRES for Abadam community in northern Nigeria. The HRES was designed to meet the basic needs...

... radiation and wind power of the specified region chosen in Iran, is the basis of design and optimization in this study. Hybrid optimization model for electric renewable (HOMER) software was used to simulate and optimize hybrid energy system technically and economically. Design/methodology/approach HOMER...

... efficiency Data envelopment analysis Optimization Oil and gas DEA Metafrontier DSBM Ownership and performance Energy efficiency The petroleum industry is one of the most crucial industries globally, as most economies depend on it (Eller et al., 2011 ; Ike and Lee, 2014). Government...

... coefficients are measured. Efficiency Productivity Energy sector Linear programming Resource management Optimization DEA Electricity distribution Input-output tables Correlation analysis Energy balance T = the number of observation periods, which is ten years...

... analysis, a typical household in SSA is used as an example. The analysis focused on the pattern of energy use, and this is obtained by visiting an active site to evaluate the comprehensive load profile. In the course of analysis, an optimal techno-economic design and sizing of a hybrid PV, wind and battery...

.... A stochastic optimization model has been developed to capture the problem of power procurement faced by the distribution utility, which is modelled as a mixed integer linear programming problem. Sensitivity analyses were carried out on the important parameters including hourly demand of power, unit variable...

...Arulraj Rajendran; Kumarappan Narayanan Purpose This paper aims to optimally plan distributed generation (DG) and capacitor in distribution network by optimizing multiple conflicting operational objectives simultaneously so as to achieve enhanced operation of distribution system. The multi...

... and multitasking machines operating in dynamic job shops. Design/methodology/approach An analytical and iterative method is presented to optimize a novel dynamic job shop under technical constraints. The machine’s performance is analyzed by considering the setup energy. An optimization model from initial...