Particle Swarm Optimization and Its Application in Transmission Network Expansion Planning

The author introduced particle swarm optimization as a new method for power transmission network expansion planning. A new discrete method for particle swarm optimization, was developed, which is suitable for power transmission network expansion planning, and requires less computer s memory. The optimization fitness function construction, parameter selection, convergence judgement, and their characters were analyzed. Numerical simulation demonstrated the effectiveness and correctness of the method, This paper provides an academic and practical basis of particle swarm optimization in application of transmission network expansion planning for further investigation.