Ibrar Afzal¹, Noor ul Amin^1,*, Zulfiqar Ahmad^1,*, Abdulmohsen Algarni²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.1, pp. 1377-1399, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.057755 - 03 January 2025

Abstract The deployment of the Internet of Things (IoT) with smart sensors has facilitated the emergence of fog computing as an important technology for delivering services to smart environments such as campuses, smart cities, and smart transportation systems. Fog computing tackles a range of challenges, including processing, storage, bandwidth, latency, and reliability, by locally distributing secure information through end nodes. Consisting of endpoints, fog nodes, and back-end cloud infrastructure, it provides advanced capabilities beyond traditional cloud computing. In smart environments, particularly within smart city transportation systems, the abundance of devices and nodes poses significant challenges related… More >

Zhiguo Liu^1,#, Yuqing Gui^1,#, Lin Wang^2,*, Yingru Jiang¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.82, No.1, pp. 863-879, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.057353 - 03 January 2025

Abstract Satellite edge computing has garnered significant attention from researchers; however, processing a large volume of tasks within multi-node satellite networks still poses considerable challenges. The sharp increase in user demand for latency-sensitive tasks has inevitably led to offloading bottlenecks and insufficient computational capacity on individual satellite edge servers, making it necessary to implement effective task offloading scheduling to enhance user experience. In this paper, we propose a priority-based task scheduling strategy based on a Software-Defined Network (SDN) framework for satellite-terrestrial integrated networks, which clarifies the execution order of tasks based on their priority. Subsequently, we More >

Xin Zhang^*, Mingming Yao, Daiwen He, Jihong Zhang, Peihong Yang, Xiaoming Zhang

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.1, pp. 349-378, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.057676 - 27 December 2024

Abstract In this paper, a bilevel optimization model of an integrated energy operator (IEO)–load aggregator (LA) is constructed to address the coordinate optimization challenge of multiple stakeholder island integrated energy system (IIES). The upper level represents the integrated energy operator, and the lower level is the electricity-heat-gas load aggregator. Owing to the benefit conflict between the upper and lower levels of the IIES, a dynamic pricing mechanism for coordinating the interests of the upper and lower levels is proposed, combined with factors such as the carbon emissions of the IIES, as well as the lower load… More > Graphic Abstract

Suliang Ma¹, Zeqing Meng¹, Mingxuan Chen^2,*, Yuan Jiang³

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.1, pp. 63-84, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.057216 - 27 December 2024

Abstract In the independent electro-hydrogen system (IEHS) with hybrid energy storage (HESS), achieving optimal scheduling is crucial. Still, it presents a challenge due to the significant deviations in values of multiple optimization objective functions caused by their physical dimensions. These deviations seriously affect the scheduling process. A novel standardization fusion method has been established to address this issue by analyzing the variation process of each objective function’s values. The optimal scheduling results of IEHS with HESS indicate that the economy and overall energy loss can be improved 2–3 times under different optimization methods. The proposed method More > Graphic Abstract

Juliet A. Murali^1,*, Brindha T.²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.3, pp. 4659-4690, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.058115 - 19 December 2024

Abstract Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) in cloud computing enables flexible resource distribution over the Internet, but achieving optimal scheduling remains a challenge. Effective resource allocation in cloud-based environments, particularly within the IaaS model, poses persistent challenges. Existing methods often struggle with slow optimization, imbalanced workload distribution, and inefficient use of available assets. These limitations result in longer processing times, increased operational expenses, and inadequate resource deployment, particularly under fluctuating demands. To overcome these issues, a novel Clustered Input-Oriented Salp Swarm Algorithm (CIOSSA) is introduced. This approach combines two distinct strategies: Task Splitting Agglomerative Clustering (TSAC)… More >

Chi-Chou Kao^1,*, Hung-Yi Lin²

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.48, No.6, pp. 1581-1594, 2024, DOI:10.32604/csse.2024.055073 - 22 November 2024

Abstract Layout synthesis in quantum computing is crucial due to the physical constraints of quantum devices where quantum bits (qubits) can only interact effectively with their nearest neighbors. This constraint severely impacts the design and efficiency of quantum algorithms, as arranging qubits optimally can significantly reduce circuit depth and improve computational performance. To tackle the layout synthesis challenge, we propose an algorithm based on integer linear programming (ILP). ILP is well-suited for this problem as it can formulate the optimization objective of minimizing circuit depth while adhering to the nearest neighbor interaction constraint. The algorithm aims… More >

Jingjing Bai¹, Yunpeng Cheng¹, Shenyun Yao^2,*, Fan Wu¹, Cheng Chen¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.11, pp. 3381-3400, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.053683 - 21 October 2024

Abstract To mitigate the impact of wind power volatility on power system scheduling, this paper adopts the wind-storage combined unit to improve the dispatchability of wind energy. And a three-level optimal scheduling and power allocation strategy is proposed for the system containing the wind-storage combined unit. The strategy takes smoothing power output as the main objectives. The first level is the wind-storage joint scheduling, and the second and third levels carry out the unit combination optimization of thermal power and the power allocation of wind power cluster (WPC), respectively, according to the scheduling power of WPC and… More >

Xinglong Chen, Ximin Cao^*, Qifan Huang, He Huang

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.11, pp. 3437-3460, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.053464 - 21 October 2024

Abstract To better reduce the carbon emissions of a park-integrated energy system (PIES), optimize the comprehensive operating cost, and smooth the load curve, a source-load flexible response model based on the comprehensive evaluation index is proposed. Firstly, a source-load flexible response model is proposed under the stepped carbon trading mechanism; the organic Rankine cycle is introduced into the source-side to construct a flexible response model with traditional combined heat and power (CHP) unit and electric boiler to realize the flexible response of CHP to load; and the load-side categorizes loads into transferable, interruptible, and substitutable loads… More >

Guo Zhao^1,2, Chi Zhang^1,2,*, Qiyuan Ren^1,2

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.11, pp. 3355-3379, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.053130 - 21 October 2024

Abstract In the context of China’s “double carbon” goals and rural revitalization strategy, the energy transition promotes the large-scale integration of distributed renewable energy into rural power grids. Considering the operational characteristics of rural microgrids and their impact on users, this paper establishes a two-layer scheduling model incorporating flexible loads. The upper-layer aims to minimize the comprehensive operating cost of the rural microgrid, while the lower-layer aims to minimize the total electricity cost for rural users. An Improved Adaptive Genetic Algorithm (IAGA) is proposed to solve the model. Results show that the two-layer scheduling model with More >

Gang Wang^*, Yuedong Wu, Xiaoyi Qian, Yi Zhao

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.11, pp. 3417-3435, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2024.052268 - 21 October 2024

Abstract A robust scheduling optimization method for wind–fire storage system distribution based on the mixed carbon trading mechanism is proposed to improve the rationality of carbon emission quota allocation while reducing the instability of large-scale wind power access systems. A hybrid carbon trading mechanism that combines short-term and long-term carbon trading is constructed, and a fuzzy set based on Wasserstein measurement is proposed to address the uncertainty of wind power access. Moreover, a robust scheduling optimization method for wind–fire storage systems is formed. Results of the multi scenario comparative analysis of practical cases show that the More >