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Energy and the New Reality 1 - Energy Efficiency and the Demand for Energy Servicesby Danny Harvey
Earthscan 2010; US$ 79.95Reducing and managing humanity's demand for energy is a fundamental part of the effort to mitigate climate change. In this, the most comprehensive textbook ever written on the subject, L.D. Danny Harvey lays out the theory and practice of how things must change if we are to meet our energy needs sustainably. The book begins with a succinct summary of the scientific basis for concern over global warming, then outlines energy basics and current patterns and trends in energy use. This is followed by a discussion of current and advanced technologies for the generation of electricity from fossil fuels. The book then considers in detail how energy is used, and how this use can be dramatically reduced, in the following end-use sectors:- buildings-... more...
Battery Management Systems for Large Lithium Ion Battery Packsby Davide Andrea
Artech House 2010; US$ 139.00This timely book provides you with a solid understanding of battery management systems (BMS) in large Li-Ion battery packs, describing the important technical challenges in this field and exploring the most effective solutions. You find in-depth discussions on BMS topologies, functions, and complexities, helping you determine which permutation is right for your application. Packed with numerous graphics, tables, and images, the book explains the whys and hows of Li-Ion BMS design, installation, configuration and troubleshooting. This hands-on resource includes an unbiased description and comparison of all the off-the-shelf Li-Ion BMSs available today. Moreover, it explains how using the correct one for a given application... more...
Large-Scale Solar Power System Design (GreenSource)by Peter Gevorkian
McGraw-Hill Companies,Inc. 2011; US$ 125.00The GreenSource guide to design and construction of large-scale solar power system projects Large-Scale Solar Power System Design is the definitive, standard-setting solar power system design and construction resource. It is essential for consulting engineers, technology specialists, construction contractors, and project managers who wish to develop the skills necessary to address complex technical and management issues associated with large-scale, grid-connected solar power systems. Design methodologies outline all aspects of solar and electrical design and construction documentation in meticulous detail, making the information readily applicable to ground-mount, roof-mount, building-integrated, and carport-type solar power projects.... more...
Grid Converters for Photovoltaic and Wind Power Systemsby Remus Teodorescu; Marco Liserre; Rodrí; Pedro guez
John Wiley & Sons 2011; US$ 160.00Grid converters are the key player in renewable energy integration. The high penetration of renewable energy systems is calling for new more stringent grid requirements. As a consequence, the grid converters should be able to exhibit advanced functions like: dynamic control of active and reactive power, operation within a wide range of voltage and frequency, voltage ride-through capability, reactive current injection during faults, grid services support. This book explains the topologies, modulation and control of grid converters for both photovoltaic and wind power applications. In addition to power electronics, this book focuses on the specific applications in photovoltaic wind power systems where grid condition is an essential factor. With... more...
Design of Smart Power Grid Renewable Energy Systemsby Ali Keyhani
John Wiley & Sons 2011; US$ 145.00To address the modeling and control of smart grid renewable energy system into electric power systems, this book integrates three areas of electrical engineering: power system engineering, control systems engineering and power electronics The approach to the integration of these three areas differs from classical methods. Due to complexity of this task, the author has decided to present the basic concepts, and then present a simulation test bed in matlab to use these concepts to solve a basic problem in development of smart grid energy system. Therefore, each chapter has three parts: first a problem of integration is stated and its importance is described. Then, the mathematical model of the same problem is formulated. Next, the... more...
Hydrogen as a Fuelby Richard Cammack; R.L. Robson; Michel Frey
CRC Press 2001; US$ 109.95The last five years have seen breakthroughs in our understanding of the nature, structure and biosynthesis of hydrogenases. This book is a timely description of these developments, taking a lucid, multidisciplinary approach. more...
Industrial Uses of Biomass Energyby Sergio V. Bajay; Harry Rothman; Jose Goldemberg; Frank Rosillo-Calle
CRC Press 2000; US$ 129.95This book demonstrates that energy-rich vegetation, biomass, is a key renewable energy resource for the future. However, bioenergy still faces economic, institutional and some technical barriers and these are explored in this text. more...
Modelling Photovoltaic Systems Using PSpiceby Luis Castaner; Santiago Silvestre
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2003; US$ 200.00Photovoltaics, the direct conversion of light from the sun into electricity, is an increasingly important means of distributed power generation. The SPICE modelling tool is typically used in the development of electrical and electronic circuits. When applied to the modelling of PV systems it provides a means of understanding and evaluating the performance of solar cells and systems. The majority of books currently on the market are based around discussion of the solar cell as semiconductor devices rather than as a system to be modelled and applied to real-world problems. Castaner and Silvestre provide a comprehensive treatment of PV system technology analysis. Using SPICE, the tool of choice for circuits and electronics designers, this book... more...
Market Operations in Electric Power Systemsby Mohammad Shahidehpour; Hatim Yamin; Zuyi Li
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 153.00An essential overview of post-deregulation market operations in electrical power systems Until recently the U.S. electricity industry was dominated by vertically integrated utilities. It is now evolving into a distributive and competitive market driven by market forces and increased competition. With electricity amounting to a $200 billion per year market in the United States, the implications of this restructuring will naturally affect the rest of the world. Why is restructuring necessary? What are the components of restructuring? How is the new structure different from the old monopoly? How are the participants strategizing their options to maximize their revenues? What are the market risks and how are they evaluated? How are interchange... more...
Photovoltaics and Architectureby Randall Thomas
Spon Press 2001; US$ 85.95This new guide provides an overview of how PVs work and how they are incorporated in the design of buildings. Seven contemporary case studies illustrate the use and application of photovoltaic systems. more...