This paper deals with multi-period project portfolio selection problem. In this problem, the available budget is invested on the best portfolio of projects in each period such that the net profit is maximized. We also consider more realistic assumptions to cover wider range of applications than those reported in previous studies. A novel mathematical model is presented to solve the problem, con...

In this paper, the gain in LD-CELP speech coding algorithm is predicted using three neural models, that are equipped by genetic and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithms to optimize the structure and parameters of neural networks. Elman, multi-layer perceptron (MLP) and fuzzy ARTMAP are the candidate neural models. The optimized number of nodes in the first and second hidden layers of El...

In this paper, optimal placement of Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) using Global Positioning System (GPS) is discussed. Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Simulated Annealing (SA), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Genetic Algorithm (GA) are used for this problem. Pheromone evaporation coefficient and the probability of moving from state x to state y by ant are introduced into the ACO. The modifi...

abstract: this paper presents dynamic modelling and control of a linear prismatic series of elastic actuator. the capability of generating large torques is why this actuator is increasingly used in human-assistive robotic systems. due to having human in the loop, the actuator requires precise control. a fractional pid controller known for its improved performance is used for the control, due to...

The basic theories, development and applications of particle swarm optimization and genetic algorithm are introducedd.Some models of improved PSO algorithms are outlined. Characteristics of PSO and GA are compared. Two methods of hybrid of PSO and GA at present was summarized:hybrid with two algorithms entirely or with only a few steps ,and illustrated with flowchart.Limitation of two methods o...

This Paper presents a comparative study of Genetic Algorithm method (GA) and Particle swarm optimization (PSO) method to determine the optimal proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller parameters, for load frequency control in a single area power system. Comparing with conventional Proportional–Integral (PI) method and the proposed PSO the performance of the controller is improved for t...

According to researches, activation was a minor strategy of improving Particle Swarm Algorithm. For proofing the possibility of activation strategy could be a main strategy for improving Particle Swarm Algorithm, this article adopt the concept of mutation in Genetic Algorithm to improve Particle Swarm Optimization. The experimental results show three advantages for the activation strategies. Fi...

In this paper, Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm and Guaranteed Convergence PSO (GCPSO) are proposed to determine the allocation of Thyristor Controlled Series Compensator (TCSC) and Static Var Compensator (SVC) for maximizing the Total Transfer Capability (TTC) between source and sink area by considering voltage limits and thermal limits in a power system. The optimization is made on...

A total of 1099 data points consisting of alcohol-alcohol, alcohol-alkane, alkane-alkane, alcohol-amine and acid-acid binary solutions were collected from scientific literature to develop an appropriate artificial neural network (ANN) model. Temperature, molecular weight of the pure components, mole fraction of one component and the structural groups of the components were used as input paramet...