Synopses & Reviews
Small-scale energy systems often comprise two or more types of generation, and often count on increasing efficiency by recycling exhaust heat, simplifying the transmission network, installing backup sources, and other measures. Alas, it is difficult to plan the equipment and operation for such a multiform system. Obara, who is not further identified, proposes a new method for analysis that involves incorporating genetic algorithms into the analysis of the equipment arrangement and the operation plan. Engineers charged with optimizing such a system might find the approach helpful.