A fuzzy reinforcement learning approach to thermal unit commitment problem
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DOI: 10.1007/s00521-017-3106-5
Abstract: Unit commitment problem (UCP) aims at optimizing generation cost for meeting a given load demand under several operational constraints. We propose to use fuzzy reinforcement learning (RL) approach for efficient and reliable solution to the… read more here.
Keywords: unit commitment; reinforcement learning; unit; fuzzy reinforcement ... See more keywords
An intelligent computing technique based on a dynamic-size subpopulations for unit commitment problem
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DOI: 10.1007/s12597-019-00388-x
Abstract: A new intelligent computing based approach for solving multi-objective unit commitment problem (MOUCP) and its fuzzy model is presented in this paper. The proposed intelligent approach combines binary-real-coded genetic algorithm (BRCGA) and K-means clustering technique… read more here.
Keywords: technique; commitment problem; intelligent computing; unit ... See more keywords
Microgrid sizing with combined evolutionary algorithm and MILP unit commitment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.12.038
Abstract: Microgrids are small scale power systems with local resources for generation, consumption and storage, that can operate connected to the main grid or islanded. In such systems, optimal sizing of components is necessary to ensure… read more here.
Keywords: energy management; problem; unit commitment; energy ... See more keywords
Unit commitment constraints in long-term planning models: Relevance, pitfalls and the role of assumptions on flexibility
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.113843
Abstract: In the context of an increasing penetration of intermittent renewable energy sources, the impact of neglecting unit commitment constraints in generation expansion planning models has been widely assessed and demonstrated in the literature. However, the… read more here.
Keywords: planning models; commitment constraints; unit commitment;
A comprehensive study of economic unit commitment of power systems integrating various renewable generations and plug-in electric vehicles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2016.11.050
Abstract: Significant penetration of renewable generations (RGs) and mass roll-out of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will pay a vital role in delivering the low carbon energy future and low emissions of greenhouse gas (GHG) that are… read more here.
Keywords: plug electric; unit commitment; power; electric vehicles ... See more keywords
A binary symmetric based hybrid meta-heuristic method for solving mixed integer unit commitment problem integrating with significant plug-in electric vehicles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.12.165
Abstract: Abstract Conventional unit commitment is a mixed integer optimization problem and has long been a key issue for power system operators. The complexity of this problem has increased in recent years given the emergence of… read more here.
Keywords: plug; problem; unit commitment; electric vehicles ... See more keywords
Deep learning-based rolling horizon unit commitment under hybrid uncertainties
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.07.173
Abstract: Abstract Unit commitment is an optimization problem in power systems, which aims to satisfy future load at minimal cost by scheduling the on/off state and output of generation resources like thermal units. One challenge herein… read more here.
Keywords: unit commitment; unit; rolling horizon; power ... See more keywords
Towards accurate modeling of dynamic startup/shutdown and ramping processes of thermal units in unit commitment problems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.115891
Abstract: Abstract The unit commitment problem is fundamental to the optimal operation of power systems, which is solved by Independent System Operators routinely in day-ahead markets to guarantee operational security and economics. Continuously enhancing the unit… read more here.
Keywords: towards accurate; startup shutdown; unit commitment; unit ... See more keywords
Unit-commitment via logarithmic aggregated convex combination in multi-unit hydro plants
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DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2020.106784
Abstract: Abstract We present a new strategy to solve the hydro unit commitment (HUC) in plants with many generating units (GUs), where the nonlinear Hydro Production Function (HPF) is linearized via Logarithmic Aggregated Convex Combination (LACC).… read more here.
Keywords: via logarithmic; unit; hydro; aggregated convex ... See more keywords
Integration of wind generation uncertainties into frequency dynamic constrained unit commitment considering reserve and plug in electric vehicles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124272
Abstract: Abstract Increased penetration of renewable resources in power systems and consequently cut back in the inertia of the whole power system is a significant concern for Unit Commitment (UC) in terms of energy scheduling and… read more here.
Keywords: system; unit commitment; generation; frequency dynamics ... See more keywords
A review of different optimisation techniques for solving single and multi-objective optimisation problem in power system and mostly unit commitment problem
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DOI: 10.1080/01430750.2019.1611632
Abstract: ABSTRACT There are many objectives in a power system for better operation of generator units which needs to be satisfied both in terms of economic and technical constraints. The objectives like operating and running cost,… read more here.
Keywords: power system; unit commitment; power; optimisation ... See more keywords