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A Computational Study of Modern Approaches to Risk-Averse Stochastic Optimization Using Financial Portfolio Allocation Model
Choi, Suklim (2016-07-27)
We study some novel approaches to risk-averse stochastic optimization. Our
goal is to numerically evaluate whether these methods result in an improved decision
making under conditions of uncertainty. The methodology used ...
Cournot Competition under Uncertainty in Power Markets
Siriruk, Pavee (2009-12-17)
As deregulation of the electric industry has come into effect in many parts of the world, the price of electricity is no longer determined by regulatory agencies. In contrast, price is determined by market demand, supply ...
Cyberintrusion Detection in Critical Infrastructure
Bissinger, Nancy (2015-11-17)
Sophisticated cyberterrorists have su cient knowledge to devise an attack through the
Internet which could compromise critical resource delivery. As the threat of such cybercrime
escalates, defending critical infrastructure ...
Decision Making Models for Power Systems Operations Under Uncertainty
Olivos Matus, Carlos (2023-08-02) ETD File Embargoed
As the power grids worldwide transition from fossil fuel-based power plants to an era dominated by renewable energy sources (RESs), new operational challenges and uncertainties emerge, particularly for Independent System ...
Electric Power Bidding Models for Competitive Markets
Yucekaya, Ahmet (2008-12-15)
Profit maximization for power companies is highly related to the bidding strategies used. In order to sell electricity at high prices and maximize profit, power companies need suitable bidding models that consider power ...
Electric Power Generation Expansion in Deregulated Markets
Kaymaz, Pinar (2007-08-15)
The generation expansion problem involves increasing electric power generation capacity in an existing power network. In competitive environment, power producers, distributors, and consumers all make their own decisions ...
Equivalent Age-based Opportunistic Maintenance for Wind Farms
Aldubaisi, Ali (2020-05-15)
The wind industry is facing new challenges due to the rapid growth of wind farms all around
the world. Farm size, turbine size and a rising number of sophisticated components, the industry
has to face the challenge to ...
Estimating Project Volatility and Developing Decision Support System in Real Options Analysis
Han, Hyun (2007-12-15)
Today’s uncertain world requires firms to have a system in place that can analyze the flexibility of their projects. Real options are utilized frequently to quantify the benefits of taking a particular risk. The real options ...
Feeder Allocation Policy for a Turret Head Placement Machine Using Dynamic Programming
Ramaswamy, Harish-Krishna (2005-12-15)
The first objective of this thesis is to determine a feeder carriage allocation policy for a turret head placement machine. The feeder allocation problem deals with determining which component types have to be allocated ...
Group versus Staggered Replacement Policy-Strategic Replacement Decisons
Kim, Kyongsun (2008-08-15)
Replacement decisions are critical in most businesses, because assets are subject to deterioration or obsolescence with usage and time. In addition, technological improvement affects the replacement cycle of assets. In our ...
Knapsack problems with setup
Yang, Yanchun (2006-08-15)
This research studies three integer programming models which can be applied to order acceptance in make-to-order manufacturing or regional project selection in multiple periods. All three models are the variations of the ...
A Markov Chain Dynamic Social Network Modeling and Simulation to Assess the Impact of Out-of-School Suspensions on Dropouts and Truancy
Peters, Kim (2010-08-03)
Generally, a social network is mainly concerned with actors, the actions of actors, and the interactivities among actors in a community. Employing graph theory to represent overall social network structure, this study ...
Maximizing Connectivity and Performance in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks Using Mobile Agents
Dengiz, Orhan (2007-12-15)
Mobile wireless ad hoc networks are instantaneous, autonomous telecommunication networks that provide service to users wherever and whenever the service is needed. The communication depends on wireless links that are formed ...
Metrology and Characterization of Electrically Conductive Filaments (ECF) for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM).
Henriquez, Mauricio (2019-12-05)
Current electronics manufacturing is composed of several processes, usually with a high energy, space and knowledge footprint costs to produce a working product. The product is assembled from subcomponents such as the PCB, ...
An Operating Model and Economic Analysis for Integrating Wind Electric Power in Manufacturing
Pitiruek, Komkrit (2011-04-21)
Among the renewable sources of generating electricity, wind power costs less to produce and produces fewer CO2 emissions. In addition, the Department of Energy (DOE) has stated that wind power should provide 20% of U.S. ...
Operational and Investment Solutions for Dynamic Line Switching and Rating in Electrical Grid
Jabarnejad, Masood (2015-07-07)
The electricity generation industry is one of the most expensive infrastructures and one of the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions among other industries. A great deal of short-term and long-term decisions have been ...
Operational and Investment Solutions to Enhance the Transmission and Distribution Systems of the Electrical Grid
Mortaz, Ebrahim (2017-06-28)
An electric power system consists of three major components: generation, transmission and distribution. Electricity is usually generated in remote generation plants and carried through high voltage transmission lines to ...
Optimization Models for Advanced Cyber-security in the Smart Grid
Mousavian, Seyedamirabbas (2014-06-18)
The power grid is increasingly dependent on information and communication technologies, which puts more emphasis on the importance of power system security as one of the top priorities. Internal and external factors can ...
Optimization Models for the Inspection of Electric Power System Assets Using Drones
Baik, Hyeoncheol (2019-07-09) ETD File Embargoed
To inspect electric power system assets, electric utilities have relied on inspection personnel and costly equipment. For example, the utilities inspect a power transmission tower by dispatching line crews and helicopters. ...
Optimization of Off-grid Photovoltaic Systems
Cho, Dongjin (2020-04-17)
Among various renewable energy sources, solar energy is considered one of the most effective solutions because it is abundant, eco-friendly, sustainable energy resources to address the energy shortage of the present and ...