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A min-conflict algorithm for power scheduling problem in a smart home using battery

  • Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • Al-Balqa Applied University
  • University of Kufa

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Abstract

Scheduling operations of smart home appliances using an electricity pricing scheme is the primary issue facing power supplier companies and their users, due to the scheduling efficiency in maintaining power system and reducing electricity bill (EB) for users. This problem is known as power scheduling problem in a smart home (PSPSH). PSPSH can be addressed by shifting appliances operation time from period to another. The primary objectives of addressing PSPSH are minimizing EB, balancing power demand by reducing peak-to-average ratio (PAR), and maximizing satisfaction level of users. One of the most popular heuristic algorithms known as a min-conflict algorithm (MCA) is adapted in this paper to address PSPSH. A smart home battery (SHB) is used as an additional source to attempt to enhance the schedule. The experiment results showed the robust performance of the proposed MCA with SHB in achieving PSPSH objectives. In addition, MCA is compared with Biogeography based Optimization (BBO) to evaluate its obtained results. The comparison showed that MCA obtained better schedule in terms of reducing EB and PAR, and BBO performed better in improving user comfort.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 11th National Technical Seminar on Unmanned System Technology, NUSYS 2019
EditorsZainah Md Zain, Hamzah Ahmad, Dwi Pebrianti, Mahfuzah Mustafa, Nor Rul Hasma Abdullah, Rosdiyana Samad, Maziyah Mat Noh
PublisherSpringer
Pages489-501
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9789811552809
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event11th National Technical Symposium on Unmanned System Technology, NUSYS 2019 - Kuantan, Malaysia
Duration: 2 Dec 20193 Dec 2019

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
Volume666
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Conference

Conference11th National Technical Symposium on Unmanned System Technology, NUSYS 2019
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuantan
Period2/12/193/12/19

Keywords

  • Min-conflict algorithm
  • Optimization
  • Power scheduling problem in a smart home
  • Smart home battery

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