Creator: H. Lee Willis
Edition: 1
Publication date: 2000-01-11
Dewey code: 621.31
List Price: $239.95
Price: $159.99
Review Distributed Power Generation: Planning and Evaluation (Power Engineering, 10) / CRC:In the view of many power experts, distributed power generation represents the paradigm of the future. Distributed Power Generation: Planning and Evaluation explores the preparation and analysis of distributed generators (DGs) for residential, commercial and industrial, as well as electric utility applications. It examines distributed generation versus traditional, centralized power systems, power demands, reliability evaluation, planning processes, costs, reciprocating piston engine DGs, gas turbine powered DGs, fuel cell powered DGs, renewable resource DGs, and more. The authors include recommendations and guidelines for DG planners, and numerous case studies illustrate the discussions.
Creator: Klaus Ragaller
Edition: 1
Publication date: 1980-06-01
Dewey code: 621.31921
List Price: $170.00
Price: $170.00
Review Surges in High-Voltage Networks / Springer:
Creator: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Edition: Lslf
Publication date: 1991-10
List Price: $45.00
Price: $144.46
Review IEEE Recommended Definitions of Terms for Automatic Generation Control on Electric Power Systems / Inst of Elect & Electronic:
Authors
- Mania Pavella
- Damien Ernst
- Daniel Ruiz-Vega
Publication date: 2000-10-31
Dewey code: 621.312
List Price: $199.00
Price: $145.85
Review Transient Stability of Power Systems: A Unified Approach to Assessment and Control (Power Electronics and Power Systems) / Springer:Transient Stability of Power Systems is a monograph devoted to a hybrid-direct temporal method called SIME (for Single Machine Equivalent). SIME processes temporal information about the multimachine system dynamics to assess and control any type of transient instabilities under any type and model of power systems. Two approaches may be distinguished depending upon the source of information used: `Preventative SIME' which relies on a time-domain program to simulate anticipated contingencies, and `Emergency SIME' which uses real-time measurements. Preventative SIME mainly comprises two techniques: contingency filtering, ranking, and assessment; and (simultaneous) stabilization of harmful contingencies. The resulting preventative transient stability assessment and control (TSA&C) software can be used in all application contexts of transient stability studies. In a control center, for instance, its computational performances enable it to cope with very stringent requirements of real-time operation. Besides, interfacing SIME with an OPF algorithm allows combining transient stability constraints with specifics of the liberalized electricity market. Emergency SIME is a novel closed-loop control technique which contains the transient instabilities caused by contingencies' actual occurrence. It relies on real-time measurements to predict (the size of) instability and, accordingly, to design and trigger control actions able to impede system loss of synchronism. Emergency SIME is particularly suitable for protecting important generation sites and can complement preventative SIME. [+]Both approaches rely on the same principles and basic software which yields a comprehensive and unified approach to TSA&C. The design of near optimal control techniques is a major asset of this software. This book provides extensive illustrations on a variety of power systems ranging from a simple 3-machine test system to real-world power systems comprising up to 627 generators and 4112 busses. Transient Stability of Power Systems will be especially helpful to researchers, utility engineers, and software designers and developers who are developing various types of transient stability software packages.
Publication date: 1978
Review A guide to mathematical models used in steam electric power plant environmental impact assessment (Biological services program) / Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Dept. of the Interior:
Edition: 2nd
Publication date: 2002-06-15
Dewey code: 621.317
List Price: $199.95
Price: $143.96
Review High Voltage Circuit Breakers (Electrical Engineering and Electronics, 114) / CRC:Presents sensible approaches to the design, selection, and usage of high-voltage circuit breakers. Features the latest advances in mechanical and dielectric design and application from a simplified qualitative perspective.
Edition: 1st
Publication date: 1999-12-01
Dewey code: 621.31
List Price: $217.00
Price: $154.63
Review Power System Oscillations (THE KLUWER INTERNATIONAL SERIES IN ENGINEERING AND) (Power Electronics and Power Systems) / Springer:Power System Oscillations deals with the analysis and control of low frequency oscillations in the 0. 2-3 Hz range, which are a characteristic of interconnected power systems. Small variations in system load excite the oscillations, which must be damped effectively to maintain secure and stable system operation. No warning is given for the occurrence of growing oscillations caused by oscillatory instability, since a change in the system's operating condition may cause the transition from stable to unstable. If not limited by nonlinearities, unstable oscillations may lead to rapid system collapse. Thus, it is difficult for operators to intervene manually to restore the system's stability. It follows that it is important to analyze a system's oscillatory behavior in order to understand the system's limits. If the limits imposed by oscillatory instability are too low, they may be increased by the installation of special stabilizing controls. Since the late 60s when this phenomena was first observed in North American systems, intensive research has resulted in design and installation of stabilizing controls known as power system stabilizers (PSS). The design, location and tuning of PSS require special analytical tools. [+]This book addresses these questions in a modal analysis framework, with transient simulation as a measure of controlled system performance. After discussing the nature of the oscillations, the design of the PSS is discussed extensively using modal analysis and frequency response. In the scenario of the restructured power system, the performance of power system damping controls must be insensitive to parameter uncertainties. Power system stabilizers, when well tuned, are shown to be robust using the techniques of modern control theory. The design of damping controls, which operate through electronic power system devices (FACTS), is also discussed. There are many worked examples throughout the text. The Power System ToolboxC for use with MATLAB TM is used to perform all of the analyses used in this book. Simulation results, in the form of MATLAB binary files, and data for all examples are available on a CD-ROM which readers can obtain from the author. The text is based on the author's experience of over 40 years as an engineer in the power industry and as an educator.
Edition: 2
Publication date: 1991-04-18
Dewey code: 621.31921
List Price: $212.50
Price: $161.50
Review Electrical Transients in Power Systems / Wiley-Interscience:The principles of the First Edition-to teach students and engineers the fundamentals of electrical transients and equip them with the skills to recognize and solve transient problems in power networks and components-also guide this Second Edition. While the text continues to stress the physical aspects of the phenomena involved in these problems, it also broadens and updates the computational treatment of transients. Necessarily, two new chapters address the subject of modeling and models for most types of equipment are discussed. The adequacy of the models, their validation and the relationship between model and the physical entity it represents are also examined. There are now chapters devoted entirely to isolation coordination and protection, reflecting the revolution that metal oxide surge arresters have caused in the power industry. Features additional and more complete illustrative material-figures, diagrams and worked examples. An entirely new chapter of case studies demonstrates modeling and computational techniques as they have been applied by engineers to specific problems.
Authors
- S. Shioya
- R.J. Patton
- Ji-Feng Zhang
- Dai-Zhan Cheng
- T. McAvoy
- Han-Fu Chen
- S.L. Jamsa-Jounela
- H.W. Weber
Dewey code: 660
List Price: $135.95
Price: $135.95
Review Proceedings of the 14th World Congress of IFAC (18-Volume Set) : Power Systems, Biotechnological Processes, Fault Detection I (Proceedings of the 14th World Congress of Ifac) / Pergamon:Paperback.
Authors
- Arindam Ghosh
- Gerard Ledwich
Publication date: 2002-08-31
Dewey code: 621.317
List Price: $173.00
Price: $138.00
Review Power Quality Enhancement Using Custom Power Devices (Power Electronics and Power Systems) / Springer:Power Quality Enhancement Using Custom Power Devices considers the structure, control and performance of series compensating DVR, the shunt DSTATCOM and the shunt with series UPQC for power quality improvement in electricity distribution. Also addressed are other power electronic devices for improving power quality in Solid State Transfer Switches and Fault Current Limiters. Applications for these technologies as they relate to compensating busses supplied by a weak line and for distributed generation connections in rural networks, are included. In depth treatment of inverters to achieve voltage support, voltage balancing, harmonic suppression and transient suppression in realistic network environments are also covered. New material on the potential for shunt and series compensation which emphasizes the importance of control design has been introduced. Power Quality Enhancement Using Custom Power Devices is appropriate for distribution engineers, graduate engineers and designers working in the area of power electronic applications for power systems. Sections of the book on power quality issues and generation connection make for a timely reference for undergraduates studying distribution engineering.
Authors
- Craig Dilouie
- Fairmont Press
- Steven J. Marrano
Publication date: 1998-10-06
Dewey code: 621.3
Price: $72.00
Review Electrical System Design and Specification Handbook for Industrial Facilities / Fairmont Press:
Authors
- CA) International Symposium on Low Power Electronics and Design (2nd : 1997 : Monterey
Publication date: 1997-08
Dewey code: 621
List Price: $136.00
Price: $136.00
Review International Symposium on Low Power Electronics and Design, 1997 / Institute of Electrical & Electronics Enginee:
Creator: Charles H. Flurscheim
Edition: Rev Sub
Publication date: 1982-01-01
Dewey code: 620
List Price: $79.00
Price: $136.88
Review Power Circuit Breaker Theory and Design (IEE Power Enginering Series) / IET:This title discusses, in depth, the wide range of technologies that are involved in power circuit breaker design by analysing the theoretical and practical problems.
Authors
- Ieee Power Engineering Society
- IEEE
Publication date: 1999-06
Dewey code: 621
List Price: $142.00
Price: $142.00
Review Power Industry Computer Applications Conference, 1999 IEEE: IEEE Power Engineering Society, Sponsor(S (Power Industry Computer Applications Conference//Ieee Conference Papers) / Institute of Electrical & Electronics Enginee:PICA'99 present a full spectrum of 21st century information technology solutions for the business systems, energy trading systems, and energy management systems, of the independent system operators, generating, transmission, distribution companies, as well as vertically integrated electric utilities. The technical sessions are designed to help industry participants to learn the latest technology and trends.
Authors
- IEEE Power Electronics Society
- IEEE
Publication date: 1997-02
Dewey code: 621
List Price: $142.00
Price: $142.00
Review Intelec 95: Seventeenth International Telecommunications Energy Conference : Intelec '95, October 29-November 1, 1995, Netherlands Congress Centre, the ... Energy Conference//Intelec) / Institute of Electrical & Electronics Enginee:
Authors
- Ieee Power Electronics Society
- IEEE
Publication date: 1999-07
Dewey code: 621
List Price: $166.00
Price: $166.00
Review Telecommunications Energy Conference (Intelec), 1999 International: IEEE Power Electronics Society, Sponsor(S (International Telecommunications Energy Conference//Intelec) / Institute of Electrical & Electronics Enginee:
Authors
- International Symposium on Low Power Electronics and Design (2000 : Rapallo
- Italy) Portacino Coast
Publication date: 1999-12
Dewey code: 333
List Price: $144.00
Price: $144.00
Review 1999 International Symposium on Low Power Electronics and Design: Proceedings : Hyatt Islandia San Diego Bay, San Diego, Ca August 16-17, 1999 / Institute of Electrical & Electronics Enginee:Conference proceedings from the 1999 International Symposium on Low Power Electronics and Design. Topics addressed include: low-power digital circuit techniques; signal processing architecture; cache/memory systems; and circuit-level low-power design techniques.
Authors
- Neville R. Watson
- Jos Arrillaga
Publication date: 2003-12-02
Dewey code: 621.31921
List Price: $170.00
Price: $131.79
Review Power System Harmonics / Wiley:Harmonic distortion problems include equipment overheating, motor failures, capacitor failure and inaccurate power metering. The topic of power system harmonics was covered for the first time 20 years ago and the first edition has become a standard reference work in this area. Unprecedented developments in power electronic devices and their integration at all levels in the power system require a new look at the causes and effects of these problems, and the state of hardware and software available for harmonic assessment. Following the successful first edition, this second edition of Power System Harmonics maintains the practical approach to the subject and discusses the impact of advanced power electronic technology on instrumentation, simulation, standards and active harmonic elimination techniques. Features include: A new chapter on modern digital instrumentation techniques. Added sections on active filters and modern distorting devices such as FACTS devices, multilevel conversion, current source, voltage source inverters and turn-OFF-related power electronic devices. References to international standards for harmonics and inter-harmonics. Numerical examples of technique application. Offering a comprehensive understanding of power systems, this book is an asset to power engineers involved in the planning, design and operation of power system generation, transmission and distribution. Researchers and postgraduate students in the field will also benefit from this useful reference.
Authors
- Poland) IEEE Internatioal Symposium on Industrial Electronics (1996 : Warsaw
Dewey code: 621.381
List Price: $188.00
Price: $137.78
Review 1996 IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (Isie / Institute of Electrical & Electronics Enginee:For engineers and managers interested in learning more about the electric power environment that computers operate in and how to harden them against voltage sags and short power interruptions; the leading causes for shutdown. You will learn how to take the sensitive out of the phrase sensitive electronic equipment. Publications such as the IEEE Emerald Book along with FIPS Publication 94 explain what happens to sensitive electronic equipment following power quality variations and what to do about it. What they do not cover is an explanation of WHY the equipment reacts as it does. This is a common failing of power quality courses offered today, but not with this course.
Edition: 2
Publication date: 2002-08-09
Dewey code: 621.31
List Price: $199.95
Price: $143.96
Review Spatial Electric Load Forecasting (Power Engineering, 18) / CRC:Includes specific examples with highlights and detailed explanations of key points to consider for both standard and unusual utility forecasting situations.
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