Integration of Renewable Sources of Energy

<p><b>The latest tools and techniques for addressing the challenges of 21^st century power generation, renewable sources and distribution systems</b></p> <p>Renewable energy technologies and systems are advancing by leaps and bounds, and it’s only a matter of time before renewables replace fossil fuel and nuclear energy sources. Written for practicing engineers, researchers and students alike, this book discusses state-of-the art mathematical and engineering tools for the modeling, simulation and control of renewable and mixed energy systems and related power electronics. Computational methods for multi-domain modeling of integrated energy systems and the solution of power electronics engineering problems are described in detail. </p> <p>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 code are provided throughout. And each chapter concludes with discussions of lessons learned, recommendations for further studies, and suggestions for experimental work.</p> <p>Key topics covered in detail include:</p> <ul> <li>Integration of the most usual sources of electrical power and related thermal systems</li> <li>Equations for energy systems and power electronics focusing on state-space and power circuit oriented simulations</li> <li>MATLAB® and Simulink® models and functions and their interactions with real-world implementations using microprocessors and microcontrollers</li> <li>Numerical integration techniques, transfer-function modeling, harmonic analysis, and power quality performance assessment</li> <li>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 </li> </ul> <p>Written by distinguished experts in the field, <i>Integration of Renewable Sources of Energy, 2nd Edition</i> 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. </p> <p> </p>