Optimal Power Flow using Hybrid Ant Lion Optimization and Spotted Hyena Optimization Algorithm: Comparison and Analysis

Abstract

In this paper two novel approaches has been discussed for optimal power flow solution. The hybridization of the hunting mechanism of ant lions with the arithmetic crossover operation of GA has been discussed in this study and paper. This Hybrid Ant Lion Optimization has been found to provide better quality solutions for the OPF when tested on the benchmark standard test functions and IEEE-14 standard bus test configuration. Another efficient and reliable algorithm has been considered on being inspired by the social hierarchy and hunting behavioral nature of spotted hyenas. Generation fuel cost, emission of generating units and transmission line losses are considered as objectives for optimal power flow problems. A comparative study of both the novel approached has been done and the results discussed for justifying the superiority of the proposed algorithm.