Alternative Energy Systems : Design and Analysis with Induction Generators, Second Edition

✍ Scribed by Farret, Felix A.; Simões, M. Godoy

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2011
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 452
• Series: Power electronics and applications series
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

PRINCIPLES OF ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY AND ELECTRIC GENERATION Legal Definitions Principles of Electrical Conversion Basic Definitions of Electrical Power Characteristics of Primary Sources Characteristics of Remote Industrial, Commercial, Residential Sites and Rural Energy Selection of the Electric Generator Interfacing Primary Source, Generator, and Load Example of a Simple Integrated Generating and Energy-Storing System STEADY-STATE MODEL OF THE INDUCTION GENERATOR Interconnection and Disconnection of the Electric Distribution Network Robustness of the Induction. Read more...

Abstract:

Focusing on renewable energy applications and fundamentals of induction generators, this book provides coverage of various aspects related to the design, operation, and overall analysis of such systems. It includes definitions of generated power and efficiency, and methodology such as the magnetization curve. Read more...

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Front cover
Table of Contents
Preface
The Authors
Chapter 1. Principles of Alternative Sources of Energy and Electric Generation
Chapter 2. Steady-State Model of the Induction Generator
Chapter 3. Transient Model of the Induction Generator
Chapter 4. Self-Excited Induction Generator
Chapter 5. General Characteristics of the Induction Generator
Chapter 6. Construction Features of the Induction Generator
Chapter 7. Power Electronics for Interfacing Induction Generators
Chapter 8. Scalar Control for Induction Generators
Chapter 9. Vector Control for Induction Generators. Chapter 10. Optimized Control for Induction GeneratorsChapter 11. Doubly-Fed Induction Generator
Chapter 12. Simulation Tools for the Induction Generator
Chapter 13. Applications of Induction Generators in Alternative Sources of Energy
Chapter 14. Economics of Induction Generator-Based Renewable Systems
APPENDIX A: Introduction to Fuzzy Logic
APPENDIX B: C Statements for Simulation of a Self-Excited Induction Generator
APPENDIX C: Pascal Statements for Simulation of a Self-Excited Induction Generator
Appendix D: Power Tracking Curve-Based Algorithm for Wind Energy Systems
Index.