A practical neural network approach for power generation automation

This paper presents a practical artificial neural network (ANN) based technique for the automation of power generation scheduling based on the consumer´s load profile. A multi-layered neural network with backpropagation learning algorithm is used to predict the required power generation to fulfill the consumer´s demands. The proposed technique has been applied to a typical co-generation power plant of 4×8 MW rating. Test results indicates that the ANN model can automatically perform generator scheduling accurately