Operating rooms (ORs) account for a significant fraction of a hospital's energy footprint, yet traditional surgical scheduling models ignore the dynamic energy consumption of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, particularly the thermal inertia and peak restart loads. Furthermore, the interaction with the Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) creates blocking effects that invalidate isolated OR schedules. This paper introduces a bi‑objective mixed‑integer linear programming (MILP) model and a metaheuristic framework for the Green Ambulatory Surgery Scheduling Problem with PACU constraints (G‑ASSP‑P). The objectives minimise both total completion time (makespan) and... More >

Efficient coordination of directional overcurrent relays (DOCRs) is a crucial aspect of any protection plan design. This involves selecting appropriate parameters, such as Time Dial Setting (TDS) and Plug Setting (PS) or Pick-up current (Ip), through an optimization approach to minimize the total tripping time of directional overcurrent protection relays positioned at a specific location. In this study, we introduce the Bald Eagle Search Optimizer (BES), a novel optimization method tailored for enhancing the coordination of directional overcurrent relays. Five systems were modeled and simulated to evaluate the efficacy of the proposed approach. The BES method leverages linear programming (LP... More >

This inaugural editorial presents Intelligent Computing for Engineering (ICE), a new peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the integration of intelligent computational methods with engineering practice. More >