Economic Load Dispatch Using Ant Lion Optimization

摘要

Ant Lion Optimization (ALO) is recently developed search algorithm. It is a nature inspired and population based algorithm .The inspiration of this algorithm is taken by the hunting process of ant lion in nature. Ant Lion uses mainly five steps for hunting prey, which includes the random walk of ants, build a trap, entrap ants , catch preys, and rebuild traps. This paper presents Ant Lion Optimization (ALO) method for solution of Economic load dispatch problems. The prime intend of Economic load dispatch (ELD) is to minimize total cost of generation with the given operating constraints. This proposed method is tested with 3, 6 and 20 units for solving the ELD. Results show that given technique gives good convergence property and precise solution of ELD problems.