This study presents a cost minimization model for the design of water distribution networks. The model uses a recently developed harmony search optimization algorithm while satisfying all the design constraints. The harmony search algorithm mimics a jazz improvisation process in order to find better design solutions, in this case pipe diameters in a water distribution network. The model also in...

Unit commitment (UC) is a optimization task planning operation in power system and is done by scheduled the generating units in on/off states. The UC problem is to minimize system total operating cost to meet forecasting load and reserve requirement while adhering to generator and transmission constraints to satisfy a given security level. The capability of using load, energy sources and energy...