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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Retail Spatial Design with a Racetrack Aisle Network Considering Revenue and Adjacencies 

Yapicioglu, Haluk (2008-12-15)
In this dissertation, a novel model for the retail store design problem is proposed. The new approach consists of placing departments in a racetrack configuration within the store subject to area and shape constraints. ...

Supply chain planning for hurricane response with information updates 

Taskin, Selda (2008-08-15)
Planning inventories of supplies for the hurricane season can be challenging. For instance, in 2004, manufacturing and retail firms experienced stock outs because they were not prepared for responding to the demand ...

Transmission Expansion Planning to Alleviate Congestion in Deregulated Power Markets 

Sozer, Sevin (2006-12-15)
Transmission expansion planning is a challenging task that affects all aspects of the power generation system in different ways. Since the deregulation of the power industry, the competition between power generators has ...