This book addresses the principles and applications of metaheuristic approaches in engineering and related fields. The first part covers metaheuristics tools and techniques such as ant colony optimization and Tabu search, and their applications to several classes of optimization problems. In turn, the book's second part focuses on a wide variety of metaheuristics applications in engineering and/or the applied sciences, e.g. in smart grids and renewable energy. In addition, the simulation codes for the problems discussed are included in an appendix for ready reference. Intended for researchers aspiring to learn and apply metaheuristic techniques, and gathering contributions by prominent experts in the field, the book offers readers an essential introduction to metaheuristics, its theoretical aspects and applications.

This book addresses the principles and applications of metaheuristic approaches in engineering and related fields. The first part covers metaheuristics tools and techniques such as ant colony optimization and Tabu search, and their applications to several classes of optimization problems. In turn, the book's second part focuses on a wide variety of metaheuristics applications in engineering and/or the applied sciences, e.g. in smart grids and renewable energy. In addition, the simulation codes for the problems discussed are included in an appendix for ready reference. Intended for researchers aspiring to learn and apply metaheuristic techniques, and gathering contributions by prominent experts in the field, the book offers readers an essential introduction to metaheuristics, its theoretical aspects and applications.

In this book, the comparison of the performance of (i) proposed unglazed hybrid PVT tiles air collector (ii) glazed hybrid PVT tiles air collector and (iii) conventional glazed hybrid PVT module air collector for 75 Wp each in terms of an overall energy, exergy gain, exergy efficiency, carbon credit earned has also been carried out. The life cycle assessment (LCA) and energy matrices, namely, energy pay back time (EPBT), electricity production factor (EPF) and life cycle conversion efficiency (LCCE) based on overall thermal energy and exergy output from glazed hybrid PVT module air collector have been evaluated for outdoor conditions. As per the norms of the Kyoto Protocol, the annual carbon credits earned by the system have also been calculated. The exergoeconomic analysis of various hybrid PVT air collectors have also been carried out for optimization of hybrid PVT air collector.

The study of Analog and Digital electronics is essential for students pursuing degrees in electrical, electronics, computer science, or information technology. Analog and Digital electronics are found in a broad range of applications within these disciplines, from analog circuit design to digital circuit design and analysis. This book deals with the theory and practices of Analog and Digital electronics. It starts with basics of electronics and goes on to discuss special types of Diodes, BJT and FET transistors, Amplifiers, and finally ends up with the coverage of Oscillators and Power in Digital circuits. This book strictly follows most of the syllabus of analog and digital electronics without sacrificing the basic principles and depth of the subject.