Decision Making Algorithms for Hydro-Power Plant Location

• Main Authors: Majumder, Mrinmoy (Author), Ghosh, Soumya (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Energy,
• Subjects: Energy.; Renewable energy resources.; Energy policy.; Energy and state.; Engineering geology.; Engineering > Geology.; Foundations.; Hydraulics.; Renewable energy sources.; Alternate energy sources.; Green energy industries.; Environmental sciences.; Renewable and Green Energy.; Math. Appl. in Environmental Science.; Energy Policy, Economics and Management.; Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics.

The present study has attempted to apply the advantage of neuro-genetic algorithms for optimal decision making in maximum utilization of natural resources. Hydro-power is one of the inexpensive, but a reliable source of alternative energy which is foreseen as the possible answer to the present crisi...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Hydro-Power Plants
• Decision Making Procedures
• Nature Based Algorithms
• Case Studies
• Conclusions.