Scheduling of smart home appliances for optimal energy management in smart grid using Harris-hawks optimization algorithm

When it comes to improving the performance of a wireless mesh network, the positioning of routers is critical. In order to provide the greatest network accessibility, it is essential that mesh routers be installed in appropriate locations. One way to improve the network’s performance is to increase the coverage while utilizing an optimum number of routers. The network coverage may be optimised using a number of different techniques that have been developed over time in the scientific literature. An algorithm called Harris Hawk’s Optimization (HHO) is being used in this study to optimally locate mesh routers in a mesh network in order to optimise coverage and reduce network congestion. The HHO identifies the best positions to place the routers in order to have the best possible network topology by removing the overlapping routers to minimize the number of routers while keeping the coverage maximized. In this research, 60, and 100 mesh routers are deployed in two different network topologies. The simulation results are analysed and compared with Sine Cosine Algorithm (SCA), Gray Wolf Optimization (GWO) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm. With regard to network coverage and congestion reduction, simulation results show that HHO surpasses the benchmark algorithms by having 98% coverage and 34% reduction in the network size.

The damaged areas of brain tissues can be extracted by using segmentation methods, most of which are based on the integration of machine learning and data mining techniques. An important segmentation method is to utilize clustering techniques, especially the fuzzy C-means (FCM) clustering technique, which is sufficiently accurate and not overly sensitive to imaging noise. Therefore, the FCM technique is appropriate for multiple sclerosis diagnosis, although the optimal selection of cluster centers can affect segmentation. They are difficult to select because this is an NP-hard problem. In this study, the Harris Hawks optimization (HHO) algorithm was used for the optimal selection of cluster centers in segmentation and FCM algorithms. The HHO is more accurate than other conventional algorithms such as the genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization. In the proposed method, every membership matrix is assumed as a hawk or an HHO member. The next step is to generate a population of hawks or membership matrices, the most optimal of which is selected to find the optimal cluster centers to decrease the multiple sclerosis clustering error. According to the tests conducted on a number of brain MRIs, the proposed method outperformed the FCM clustering and other techniques such as the k-NN algorithm, support vector machine, and hybrid data mining methods in accuracy.

An adaptive Harris hawks optimization (HHO) algorithm is proposed to solve the non-linearly constrained optimization problems. The algorithm, namely, instinctive reaction strategy based on HHO (IRSHHO), combines the instinctive reaction strategy (IRS) with the HHO algorithm. In IRSHHO, the increment of step length decreases with the increase in the iteration. Moreover, the energy of the prey is also considered to speed up the convergence in each iteration. The performance of the IRSHHO is investigated on five benchmark numerical examples. The results of IRSHHO provide very competitive results compared to other well-known algorithms. Furthermore, the IRSHHO is applied to optimize the auto drum fashioned brake problem. Results show that the IRSHHO can obtain the optimal solution with the braking efficiency factor that is increased by 27.872% from the initial design with the proposed IRSHHO method.

Abstract. The optimization of aerospace propulsion systems plays a pivotal role in enhancing performance and efficiency. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of a 2D bypass dual throat nozzle, with a primary focus on optimizing two critical design parameters: expansion ratio and bypass width, to maximize the mass flow rate and facilitate thrust vectoring capabilities. An improved Harris Hawks Optimization (HHO) algorithm was leveraged in this research to achieve an optimal configuration for the nozzle. Furthermore, the complex relationship between design parameters and mass flow rate is approximated using a Radial Basis Function (RBF) surrogate model, allowing for effective optimization. Through extensive simulations and analyses, the effectiveness of the proposed methodology is demonstrated, showcasing significant improvements in nozzle performance compared to conventional approaches. Furthermore, the optimized configuration obtained through the HHO algorithm is systematically compared with other metaheuristic optimization algorithms, highlighting its superiority in achieving optimal solutions for thrust vectoring applications. This study advances aerospace propulsion technology by providing valuable insights into the optimization of bypass dual throat nozzles, thereby paving the way for enhanced performance and maneuverability in aerospace systems.

Feature selection can be defined as one of the pre-processing steps that decreases the dimensionality of a dataset by identifying the most significant attributes while also boosting the accuracy of classification. For solving feature selection problems, this study presents a hybrid binary version of Harris Hawks Optimization algorithm (HHO) and Salp Swarm Optimization (SSA) (HHOSSA). The HHOSSA was tested against two well-known optimization algorithms, the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) and the grey wolf optimizer (GWO), utilizing 280 2D X-ray images from the Posteroanterior (PA) chest view dataset for normal and covid-19 patients. A total of three performance metrics (Recall, Precision, F1) were employed in the studies with Support vector machines (SVMs), k-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), and XGBoost as classifiers. The suggested algorithm outperforms SVM by 96%, and two classifiers, XGboost and KNN, by 98%.

The dynamic voltage restorer's (DVR) transient, steady-state, and dynamic responses are essential requirements for protecting sensitive loads against upstream voltage disturbances via the DVR's ride-through capabilities. DVRs also look after transient oscillation at the instant of entering, and /or exiting by the DVR. This paper presents an enhanced, optimized, and less complex DVR control system structure, which is capable of improving the transient, steady-state, and dynamic responses as well as eliminating inherent transient oscillations. The control system comprises a closed-loop feedback control signal and feedforward upstream disturbance detection signal. Incorporating the feedforward term helps, dramatically, in improving the system response and eliminating the transient oscillations in the load voltage. The error signals are adapted using a PI controller to make the load voltage faithfully track its predefined reference waveform. The controller is implemented in the dq synchronous rotating reference frame. The parameters of the PI controller are selected using modern population-based optimization called the Harris Hawks Optimization (HHO) technique. The results obtained using the HHO technique are compared with two other optimization algorithms, namely Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA). The results show that the HHO gives the best system response. The system is simulated using MATLAB/Simulink and the validation via Typhoon HIL402 real-time emulator. Both HIL402 validation and simulation results show that the proposed control scheme recovers normal operation against voltage disturbance within approximately 1.2 milliseconds without overshoot with steady-state error near zero and significantly dampens the inherent voltage oscillation that occurs at the instant of DVR entrance and/or exit.

An increase in global energy requirements, coupled with growing environmental concerns, has led to a heightened focus on efficient energy management systems, specifically in residential settings. Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) have emerged as a promising solution to optimize energy consumption, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact. These systems utilize advanced technologies and algorithms to monitor, control, and manage energy usage within households. Recent advancements in optimization techniques have introduced novel approaches to enhance the performance of HEMS. This paper explores the application of two powerful metaheuristic algorithms, the Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) and the Harris Hawks Optimization (HHO) algorithm. The objective of this paper is to minimize the energy consumption cost and simultaneously satisfy the operational constraints of residential appliances, which include demand limits, minimum usage frequency, and energy requirements. To meet the constraints, penalty functions are inculcated. The GWO, inspired by the social hierarchy and hunting behavior of grey wolves, and the HHO, which mimics the cooperative hunting strategy of Harris hawks, have shown promising results in optimizing the energy consumption cost by scheduling the loads effectively.

The ambulance routing problem is one of the capacitated ambulance routing problem forms. It deals with injuries and their requests for saving. Therefore, the main aim of the ambulance routing problem is to determine the minimum (i.e., optimum) required distances of between: 1) accident places and the ambulance station; 2) the location of the nearest hospital and the accident places. Although of the efforts proposed in the literature, determining the optimum route is crucial. Therefore, this article seeks to tackle ambulance vehicle routing in smart cities using Harris Hawks Optimization (HHO) algorithm. It attempts to take the victims as quickly as possible and confidently. Several engineering optimization problems confirm that HHO outperforms many well-known Swarm intelligence approaches. In our system, let’s use the node approach to produce a city map. Initially, the control station receives accident site information and sends it to the hospital and the ambulance. The HHO vehicle routing algorithm receives data from the driver; the data includes the location of the accident and the node position of the ambulance vehicle. Then, the driver’s shortest route to the accident scene by the HHO. The locations of the accident and hospital are updated by the driver once the car reaches the accident site. The fastest route (which results in the least travel time) to the hospital is then determined. The HHO can provide offline information for a potential combination of the coordinates of destination and source. Extensive simulation experiments demonstrated that the HHO can provide optimal solutions. Furthermore, performance evaluation experiments demonstrated the superiority of the HHO algorithm over its counterparts (SAODV, TVR, and TBM methods). Furthermore, for ten malicious nodes, the PDF of the algorithm was 0.91, which is higher than the counterparts

Smart Grid (SG) plays a noteworthy role in minimizing the Electricity Cost (EC) through Demand Side Management (DSM). Smart homes are the part of SG, pays a lot in minimizing EC via scheduling the appliances. Home Energy Management (HEM) have been extensively used for energy management in smart homes. In this paper, for the effective utilization of energy in a smart home, we propose a solution that consists of bio-inspired techniques: Genetic Algorithm (GA), Flower Pollination Algorithm (FPA) and hybrid of these two, Genetic Flower Pollination Algorithm (GFPA). All of these techniques applied to the appliances that are essential in a home. Our proposed solution leads to find an optimal scheduling pattern that reduces EC, Peak to Average Ratio (PAR) and maximize User Comfort (UC). In our work, we have considered one home. We divide appliances into three categories, non-interruptible, interruptible and fixed appliances. Simulation results show that our proposed schemes performed better in terms of EC, UC and PAR. We have done this work for three different Operational Time Intervals (OTIs) 15, 30 and 60 minutes for each appliance.

An efficient hybrid sine-cosine Harris hawks optimization for low and high-dimensional feature selection

The rapid development of artificial intelligence and modern communication technology provides a powerful opportunity to realize the transformation, upgrading and high-quality development of exhibition management. To solve the optimal coverage problem of wireless network in the exhibition area, a new generation of artificial intelligence algorithm is introduced to propose a novel method for solving the network coverage problem based on Harris Hawk optimization (HHO) algorithm. From the perspective of maximizing coverage and minimizing coverage redundancy, the multi-objective coverage optimization problem of wireless network nodes is optimally extracted into a function and solved using the improved HHO (IHHO) algorithm. Through the simulation of the wireless network coverage in the exhibition area, the experimental results show that the comprehensive evaluation index score of the optimization algorithm reaches 98.03%, which is higher than the traditional particle swarm optimizer (PSO) and the standard HHO. The proposed IHHO algorithm can be effectively applied to the network coverage problem and has a greater advantage over the traditional optimization methods in terms of improving node coverage, and has great practicality.

Segmentation of brain MRI using an altruistic Harris Hawks’ Optimization algorithm

In the modern electronic power system, energy management and load forecasting are important tasks. Energy management systems are designed concerning monitoring and optimizing the energy requirement in smart systems. This research work is divided into two parts. The first part will contain load forecasting and energy management in a smart grid. Load forecasting in the smart grid can be divided into three parts long-term, mid-term, and short-term load forecasting. The second part will describe energy usage optimization for the electric vehicle. Here we will show grids to vehicle energy demand management and optimization. This chapter will first introduce different deep learning techniques and then discuss their applications related to smart-grid and smart vehicle.

The rates at which strikes, riots and protests are increasing these days is alarming and a matter of grave concern. In order to understand the intensity of a protest and eventually take steps in order to minimize massive possible damage, it is critical to analyze the sentiments towards that particular event. Previous works in this field have majorly used traditional machine learning approaches. However, we believe that incorporating nature-inspired algorithms along with BERT for feature selection can greatly improve the accuracy. In this work, we have proposed a novel approach wherein we use an amalgamation of BERT and nature-inspired algorithms to perform sentiment analysis of major protests in India. For this, we combine the feature extraction capabilities of BERT with both swarm intelligence as well as evolutionary algorithms. For comparative study, we have taken a model which only uses BERT along with KNN and compared it with models which use nature inspired algorithms as an additional step to perform feature selection. We have achieved remarkable improvement in accuracy by incorporating nature inspired algorithms with the highest improvement of 17.78% in classifying sentiments by using the Grey-Wolf optimizer. Significant improvements in accuracy were also observed by using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Harris Hawk Optimization (HHO) and Genetic Algorithm (GA). Snscrape has been used to extract tweets of major protests in India. Our results accurately correspond to the actual intensity of devastation that was observed during those protests.

In smart grid several scheduling techniques have been proposed for load management in commercial, industrial and residential areas to minimize electricity cost, Peak to Average ratio (PAR) and provide user comfort maximization. Demand Side Management (DSM) is necessary for optimized results. Smart grid is a digital technology with two-way communication between the utility company and electricity consumers. Energy Management Controller (EMC) are used to maintain record of all appliances, operation time of appliances and cost which we have to pay for it. Smart grid motivates users to shift the load in Off Peak Hours (OPH) form Peak Hours (PH) through providing incentive in OPH. By this act consumers save money against load shifting from high price hours to low price hours. In this paper, Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Earthworm Optimization Algorithm (EWA) based schemes is proposed to minimize electricity cost and Peak to Average Ratio (PAR) while maximizing User Comfort (UC) via appliances scheduling.