In this paper, we present a review of deterministic software for solving convex MINLP
problems as well as a comprehensive comparison of a large selection of commonly …

The rapid increase of distributed energy resources (DERs) installation at residential and
commercial levels can pose significant technical issues on the voltage levels and capacity of …

Power transmission lines are an essential component of the electricity distribution system,
responsible for transporting electricity from power plants to homes and businesses. Power …

Multi-criteria group decision making (MCGDM) deals with decision makers who evaluate
alternatives over several criteria. MCGDM problems evolve in tandem with the progress of …

A mixed-integer convex (MI-convex) optimization problem is one that becomes convex when
all integrality constraints are relaxed. We present a branch-and-bound LP outer …

After a pandemic, all countries experience a shortage in vaccine supply due to limited
vaccine stocks and production capacity globally. One particular problem is that it is hard to …

This paper addresses the problem of coordinating the operation of electricity and natural gas
(NG) transmission systems with green hydrogen (H 2) production and injection into existing …

During a pandemic, various resources, including personal protective equipment (PPE), are
required to protect people and healthcare workers from getting infected. Due to the high …

Most wildfires started by electrical power are caused by the contact of trees and surface fuels
with power lines. We propose a preignition risk mitigation model to reduce the risk of crown …

Power systems are critical infrastructure for reliable and secure electric energy delivery.
Incidents are increasing, as unexpected multiple hazards ranging from natural disasters to …