Abstract

Power systems optimization problems are very difficult to solve because power systems are very large, complex, geographically widely distributed and are influenced by many unexpected events. It is therefore necessary to employ most efficient optimization methods to take full advantages in simplifying the formulation and implementation of the problem. This article presents an overview of important mathematical optimization and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques used in power optimization problems. Applications of hybrid AI techniques have also been discussed in this article.

Submitted: November 23, 2004 · Accepted: February 4, 2005 · Published: March 12, 2005

Recommended Citation

Bansal, R. C. Dr. (2005) "Optimization Methods for Electric Power Systems: An Overview," International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems: Vol. 2 : Iss. 1, Article 1021.
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/ijeeps/vol2/iss1/art1021