Parameters optimization and nonlinearity analysis of grating eddy current displacement sensor using neural network and genetic algorithm

A grating eddy current displacement sensor （GECDS） can be used in a watertight electronic transducer to realize long range displacement or position measurement with high accuracy in difficult industry conditions. The parameters optimization of the sensor is essential for economic and efficient production. This paper proposes a method to combine an artificial neural network （ANN） and a genetic algorithm （GA） for the sensor parameters optimization. A neural network model is developed to map the complex relationship between design parameters and the nonlinearity error of the GECDS, and then a GA is used in the optimization process to determine the design parameter values, resulting in a desired minimal nonlinearity error of about 0.11%. The calculated nonlinearity error is 0.25%. These results show that the proposed method performs well for the parameters optimization of the GECDS.     

Optimum allocation of FACTS devices in Fars Regional Electric Network using genetic algorithm based goal attainment

This paper presents a novel approach to find optimum locations and capacity of flexible alternating current transmission system （FACTS） devices in a power system using a multi-objective optimization function. Thyristor controlled series compensators （TCSCs） and static var compensators （SVCs） are the utilized FACTS devices. Our objectives are active power loss reduction, newly introduced FACTS devices cost reduction, voltage deviation reduction, and increase on the robustness of the security margin against voltage collapse. The operational and controlling constraints, as well as load constraints, were considered in the optimum allocation. A goal attainment method based on the genetic algorithm （GA） was used to approach the global optimum. The estimated annual load profile was utilized in a sequential quadratic programming （SQP） optimization sub-problem to the optimum siting and sizing of FACTS devices. Fars Regional Electric Network was selected as a practical system to validate the performance and effectiveness of the proposed method. The entire investment of the FACTS devices was paid offand an additional 2.4% savings was made. The cost reduction of peak point power generation implies that power plant expansion can be postponed.