Author/Authors :
Sedighizadeh، Mostafa نويسنده Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran , , Rafiei، Mojtaba نويسنده Alborz Province Power Distribution Company, Karaj, Iran , , Hakimi، Arshia نويسنده Design Department, Gital Company, Saveh, Iran ,
Abstract :
Over thousands tons of animal manures are
produced in Iran. The major animal manures producers
are located in central regions. Animal manures collection
is an autochthonous and important renewable energy
sources that in most cases are released in nature by
ranchers. In this paper, a typical animal manure producer
region (Taleghan) in Iran is considered and optimal
location and size of a typical biomass fueled power plant
is determined. Genetic algorithm (GA) and Binary
particle swarm optimization algorithms are used as the
major approaches of determination and effectively these
approaches will make possible to determine the optimal
location, biomass supply area and power plant size that
offer the best profitability for investor.
