Presents research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of optimizing power system operation through advanced electronic power devices. The book featuring coverage of a broad range of topics, including hybridization algorithm, power system modeling, and transmission systems.

"This book explores how to optimize power system performance by analyzing a number of power system optimization problems such as optimal power flow (OPF) and OPF incorporating flexible AC transmission system (FACTS), optimal reactive power dispatch (ORPD) incorporating FACTS, optimal location of FACTS device for solving OPF and ORPD problems"--