Optimization of an MRT train schedule: Reducing maximum traction power by using genetic algorithms

IEEE Transactions on Power Systems

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 1366-1372

  Chen, Jiann Fuh ^a   Lin, Ray Lee ^a   Liu, Yow Chyi ^a  

^a NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Genetic algorithms (GAs); Mass rapid transit; Traction power; Train schedule

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER SIMULATION; ELECTRIC LOADS; ELECTRIC TRACTION; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; OPTIMIZATION;

MASS RAPID TRANSIT; TRACTION POWER; TRAIN SCHEDULE;

ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS;

EID: 24944573624     PISSN: 08858950     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1109/TPWRS.2005.851939     Document Type: Article

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