Energy Preservation in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks Using a Modified Butterfly Optimization with Associative Cluster Head Load Distribution

Abstract

Energy efficiency in Mobile adhoc networks (MANET) has become mandatory because of its restricted processing capability and battery capacity. Many applications are developed and developing based on these networks. To reduce the energy exhaustion problem, in this paper, an optimal load distribution scheme is proposed in cluster head and cluster member nodes for MANET. The cluster formation is done by using Modified Butterfly (MB) optimization algorithm and the proposed scheme is named as MB with Cluster Head Load Distribution (MBCHLD). Proposed load distribution model emphasize associative clustering, which depends on the remaining energy and load factors of the sensor nodes in the cluster. The associative cluster head are reduced cluster head data transmission load. On the other hand, cluster member nodes transmit data to Cluster Head (CH) through multi-hop communication with load balancing manner. Load distribution in the clusters makes way to avoid energy wastage. Routing in an efficient manner takes place from the clusters to the Access Points (AP) using multi-hop technique. Simulation results show that MBCHLD proposed scheme outperforms the existing two load distribution approaches like Localized Energy Aware Routing (LEAR) and Conditional Max-Min Battery Capacity Routing (CMMBCR) protocols in terms of the network lifespan by improving the energy efficiency in the network.