Optimisation of power transmission systems using a discrete Tabu Search method

TL;DR

This paper explores the application of the discrete Tabu Search method to optimize power transmission systems, demonstrating its effectiveness through two distinct examples involving mechanical and hydrostatic systems.

Contribution

It introduces the application of the discrete Tabu Search algorithm to power transmission system optimization, with practical examples demonstrating its utility.

Findings

Effective optimization of mechanical transmission systems

Successful control of hydrostatic transmission speed

Demonstrated applicability of Tabu Search in power systems

Abstract

This paper presents a brief description of the Tabu Search method and shows how it can be applied to two different power transmission systems. Examples are presented from two transmission systems. In the first example a mechanical transmission system is considered. A four bar mechanism is synthesised in order to produce a desired output motion. The second example is a hydrostatic transmission operating under closed loop control in order to maintain a constant operating speed as the loading conditions change.