The latest tools and techniques for addressing the challenges of 21st century power generation, renewable sources, and distribution systems

This book covers a wide range of renewable energy technologies including hydro-power plants, solar power, wind power, fuel cell based power, photovoltaics, geothermal power, micro-turbines, ocean power systems as well as biomass-based systems. In order to make energy systems run properly, different energy storage systems are also covered. In some of the presented systems, generation is done by conventional power generators like induction, PMSG, and synchronous generators. These are also covered in this comprehensive book. Integration of electrical power sources is also discussed, as well as interconnection of electrical power electronic-based generator systems. The book ends with modeling examples of a micro-power system.

Chapters follow a consistent format, featuring a brief introduction to the theoretical background, a description of problems to be solved, as well as objectives to be achieved. Multiple block diagrams, electrical circuits, and mathematical analysis and/or computer codes are provided throughout. Each chapter concludes with discussions of lessons learned, recommendations for further studies, and suggestions for experimental work.

Key topics covered in detail include:

• Integration of the most usual sources of electrical power and related thermal systems
• Equations for energy systems and power electronics focusing on state-space and power circuit oriented simulations
• MATLAB® and Simulink® models and functions and their interactions with real-world implementations using microprocessors and microcontrollers
• Numerical integration techniques, transfer-function modeling, harmonic analysis, and power quality performance assessment
• MATLAB®/Simulink®, Power Systems Toolbox, and PSIM for the simulation of power electronic circuits, including for renewable energy sources such as wind and solar sources

Written by distinguished experts in the field, Integration of Renewable Sources of Energy, Second Edition is a valuable working resource for practicing engineers interested in power electronics, power systems, power quality, and alternative or renewable energy. It is also a valuable text/reference for undergraduate and graduate electrical engineering students.

Biografía del autor
Felix A. Farret, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Processing Energy, at the Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil. He is the Coordinator of the Center of Excellence in Energy and Power Systems (CEESP) at Federal University of Santa Maria. He has been involved with R&D for industrial electronics and alternative energy sources for more than four decades. M. Godoy Simoes, PhD, IEEE Fellow, is a Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Sim??es pioneered the application of neural networks and fuzzy logic in power electronics, motor drives and renewable energy systems.