This article presents an application of generalized pattern search (PS) algorithm to solve economic load dispatch (ELD) problems with convex and non-convex fuel cost objective functions. Main objective of ELI) is...This article presents an application of generalized pattern search (PS) algorithm to solve economic load dispatch (ELD) problems with convex and non-convex fuel cost objective functions. Main objective of ELI) is to determine the most economic generating dispatch required to satisfy the predicted load demands including line losses. Relaxing various equality and inequality constraints are considered. The unit operation minhnum/maximum constraints, effects of valve-point and line losses are considered for the practical applications. Several case studies were tested and verified, which indicate an improvement in total fuel cost savings. The robustness of the proposed PS method have been assessed and investigated through intensive comparisons with reported results in recent researches. The results are very encouraging and suggesting that PS may be very useful tool in solving power system ELD problems.展开更多
文摘This article presents an application of generalized pattern search (PS) algorithm to solve economic load dispatch (ELD) problems with convex and non-convex fuel cost objective functions. Main objective of ELI) is to determine the most economic generating dispatch required to satisfy the predicted load demands including line losses. Relaxing various equality and inequality constraints are considered. The unit operation minhnum/maximum constraints, effects of valve-point and line losses are considered for the practical applications. Several case studies were tested and verified, which indicate an improvement in total fuel cost savings. The robustness of the proposed PS method have been assessed and investigated through intensive comparisons with reported results in recent researches. The results are very encouraging and suggesting that PS may be very useful tool in solving power system ELD problems.