Smart Scheduling of a Batch Manufacturer’s Operations by Utilization of a Genetic Algorithm to Minimize Electrical Demand

What is it about?

Unpredictable electrical demand causes strain on the electrical grid that can lead to power outages and decreased efficiency. Industrial consumers can have a large electrical demand caused by running multiple pieces of equipment at the same time. We use the genetic algorithm with logged, real-time energy use data from a batch manufacturer to schedule process operations in a manner that saves the consumer money and reduces their electrical demand.

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