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Author Chowdhury, S. (Sunetra)

Title Microgrids and active distribution networks / S. Chowdhury, S.P. Chowdhury and P. Crossley
Published London : Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2009

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Description 1 online resource (xxi, 297 pages) : illustrations
Series IET renewable energy series ; 6
IET renewable energy series ; 6.
Contents Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1. Distributed generation and Microgrid concept; 2. Distributed energy resources; 3. Impacts of Microgrid; 4. Microgrid and active distribution network management system; 5. Protection issues for Microgrids; 6. Power electronic interfaces; 7. SCADA and active distribution networks; 8. Impact of DG integration on power quality and reliability; 9. Microgrid economics; 10. Market participation of Microgrids; Appendix A: Modelling and performance analysis of microturbine instand-alone and grid-connected modes
Summary A companion to Embedded Generation by Nick Jenkins and his colleagues, this book is a timely publication for an evolving industry. Renewable energy, ancillary services and deregulation of the power industry are changing electricity delivery networks. Microgrids, smartgrids and active distribution networks require a sound understanding of the basic concepts, generation technologies, impacts, operation, control and management, economic viability and market participation involved in grid integration
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-297) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Distributed generation of electric power.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Electrical.
Distributed generation of electric power
distributed power generation.
distribution networks.
electricity supply industry deregulation.
power grids.
power markets.
power system control.
power system economics.
power system management.
renewable energy sources.
smart power grids.
Form Electronic book
Author Crossley, Peter.
Chowdhury, S. P.
ISBN 9781849191029
1849191026
9781615833399
1615833390