Approach of economic‐emission load dispatch using Ant Lion Optimizer

To solve the problem of the economic emission load dispatch (EELD) is necessary minimize the total cost of fuel consumption and carbon emission. In this study is applied the ant lion optimizer (ALO) to this problem. The cost function and emission function with their respective restrictions are being using. To present the results this proposal is applied in IEEE 30 bus system that consists of six thermal units. The results for this case study with the application of ant lion with all generators on with demand being met, the total fuel cost is 48915.36652 ($/h). The results this method can be compared with another metaheuristic algorithms and helps the plant operators in the decision making of preventive maintenance.