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This publication discusses the use of wireless sensor networks in smart grid applications and the challenges associated with optimizing their lifetime. It proposes a distributed iterative algorithm based on the alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM) to increase the lifetime of sensors and improve energy efficiency. The proposed algorithm has low overhead, fast convergence, and reduced energy consumption. The paper also compares the proposed algorithm with other methods and shows that it outperforms them.

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This work is unique in proposing a distributed iterative algorithm based on the ADMM method to optimize the lifetime of wireless sensor networks in smart grid applications. The proposed algorithm has several advantages, including low overhead, fast convergence, and reduced energy consumption. The paper also compares the proposed algorithm with other methods and shows that it outperforms them. This work is timely as the use of wireless sensor networks in smart grid applications is becoming increasingly important, and optimizing their lifetime is a critical challenge. The proposed algorithm can help improve the energy efficiency and longevity of these networks, which can have significant benefits for the smart grid industry.

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As an individual, I find this publication to be highly relevant and impactful in the field of smart grid technology. The focus on optimizing the lifetime of wireless sensor networks addresses a critical challenge in the implementation of smart grid systems. The proposed distributed iterative algorithm based on the ADMM method offers a promising solution with practical advantages such as low overhead, fast convergence, and reduced energy consumption. This work has the potential to significantly contribute to the advancement of energy-efficient smart grid applications, and I believe it will be valuable for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers in the field.

AhmadReza Montazerolghaem
University of Isfahan

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This page is a summary of: Distributed lifetime optimization in wireless sensor networks using alternating direction method of multipliers, International Journal of Communication Systems, October 2019, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/dac.4203.
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