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Alternative Energy in Power Electronics
1st Edition - September 29, 2014
Editor: Muhammad H. Rashid
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780124167148
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eBook ISBN:9780124095342
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This new resource is a practical overview of designing, testing and troubleshooting power electronics in alternative energy systems, providing you with the most important information on how power electronics components such as inverters, controllers and batteries can play a pivotal role in the successful implementation of green energy solutions for both stand-alone and grid-connected applications. You will learn how to choose the right components for diverse systems, from utility-scale wind farms to photovoltaic panels on single residences, how to get the most out of existing systems, and how to solve the tough challenges particular to alternative energy applications. Whether you are a renewables professional who needs to understand more about how power electronics impact energy output, or a power engineer who is interested in learning what new avenues the alternative energy revolution is opening for your work, start here with advice and explanations from the experts, including equations, diagrams and tables designed to help you understand and succeed.
Provides a thorough overview of the key technologies, methods and challenges for implementing power electronics in alternative energy systems for optimal power generation
Includes hard-to-find information on how to apply converters, inverters, batteries, controllers and more for stand-alone and grid-connected systems
Covers wind and solar applications, as well as ocean and geothermal energy, hybrid systems and fuel cells
Preface
Chapter 1: Power Electronics for Renewable Energy Sources
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Power electronics for photovoltaic power systems
1.3 Power electronics for wind power systems
Chapter 2: Energy Sources
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Available energy sources
2.3 Electric energy generation technologies
2.4 Other unconventional energy sources and generation technologies
Summary
Chapter 3: Photovoltaic System Conversion
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Solar cell characteristics
3.3 Photovoltaic technology operation
3.4 Maximum power point tracking components
3.5 MPPT Controlling algorithms
3.6 Photovoltaic systems' components
3.7 Factors affecting PV output
3.8 PV System design
Summary
Chapter 4: Wind Turbine Applications
Abstract
4.1 Wind energy conversion systems
4.2 Power electronic converters for variable speed wind turbines
4.3 Multilevel converter for very high power wind turbines
4.4 Electrical system of a wind farm
4.5 Future trends
Nomenclature
Chapter 5: High-Frequency-Link Power-Conversion Systems for Next-Generation Smart and Micro Grid
7.4 Factors that limit power transfer in transmission line
7.5 Effect of temperature on conductor sag or tension
7.6 Standard and guidelines on thermal rating calculation
7.7 Optimizing power transmission capacity
7.8 Overvoltages and insulation requirements of transmission lines
7.9 Methods of controlling overvoltages
7.10 Insulation coordination
Index
No. of pages: 378
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: September 29, 2014
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
Paperback ISBN: 9780124167148
eBook ISBN: 9780124095342
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Muhammad H. Rashid
Muhammad H. Rashid is an internationally recognized teacher, author, and researcher in Power and Energy. He has published 108 documents indexed by Scopus and has authored or edited numerous books by Academic Press, Pearson, Prentice-Hall and Cengage. Rashid is listed among the top 2% of scientists in a 2018 global list compiled by Stanford University and in the top 1% of the 87,611 scientists in his field of electronics and electrical engineering in the study. He is an IEEE Life Fellow and a fellow of IET.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Electrical Engineering, Florida Polytechnic University, USA
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