The problem of optimal siting and dimensioning photovoltaic (PV) generators in medium-voltage distribution networks is addressed this research from the perspective combinatorial optimization. exact mixed-integer programming (MINLP) model solved using a master–slave (MS) optimization approach. In master stage, generalized normal (GNDO) with discrete–continuous codification used to represent loca...

In this paper, a novel chance-constrained programming model has been proposed for handling uncertainties in green closed loop supply chain network design. addition to locating the facilities and establishing flow between them, also determines transportation mode facilities. The objective functions are applied minimize expected value variance of total cost CO 2 released is controlled by providin...

A mudança dos hábitos alimentares desde o final do século XX é preocupante, visto a crescente substituição consumo de alimentos in natura e minimamente processados por industrializados. Se, um lado, quanto maior industrializados menor custo com alimentação, outro risco desenvolvimento doenças crônicas não transmissíveis, tais como câncer, obesidade cardiovasculares. Neste sentido, precariedade ...

Operating reserve assessment has become increasingly important in the new utility environment in which ancillary services have been assigned a value and purchased in a competitive market. This paper first presents a procedure for compulsory provision of spinning reserve using a risk-constrained cost-based mechanism and then proposes a competitive market structure for spinning reserve procuremen...

The aim of this work is to illustrate the structural and parametric optimization of continuous hybrid distillation-pervaporation process with different configurations such as series, parallel, and series-parallel arrangement of pervaporation modules in the pervaporation network, and to propose a generalized methodology for difficult separations. A superstructure representation of hybrid process...

Industry practitioners who advocate retail competition and Demand-side Participation now look for approaches to link both initiatives through distributor pricing. As distributors incrementally convert more traditional assets into Smart Grid assets, they also need to consider different pricing approaches to recover the investment costs and meet the regulatory business requirements. Small electri...

This paper explores the algebraic matching approach for detection of vulnerabilities in binary codes. The algebraic programming system is used for implementing this method. It is anticipated that models of vulnerabilities and programs to be verified are presented as behavior algebra and action language specifications. The methods of algebraic matching are based on rewriting rules and techniques...

Accurate quantification and clear understanding of regional scale cropland carbon (C) cycling is critical for designing effective policies and management practices that can contribute toward stabilizing atmospheric CO2 concentrations. However, extrapolating site-scale observations to regional scales represents a major challenge confronting the agricultural modeling community. This study introdu...

f or several decades, the selection of a proper tax base has been among the most serious concerns for the economic policy makers. the computable general equilibrium models analysis provides a comprehensive framework for the investigation of the effects of the adopted policies on the economy of a country. in the present study, using a static computable general equilibrium, the effects of tax re...

This study internalizes carbon pricing and other regulatory policy tools for decarbonizing the electricity generation mix of Sri Lanka. Carbon Pricing is shifted to supply side as a decision-making tool. We consider $10/tCO2, $20/tCO2, $30/tCO2, $44/tCO2, $130/tCO2, $297/tCO2 potential prices. Other tools, such mandatory renewable energy (RE) development, fuel switching, fossil phasing out, dev...