Distributed generation / / N. Jenkins, J.B. Ekanayake and G. Strbac

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911004738303321
• Autore: Jenkins N
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Herts, U.K., : Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2010
• ISBN: 1-61344-315-3; 1-283-25340-2; 9786613253408; 1-84919-116-6
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (294 p.)
• Collana: Renewable energy series ; ; 1
• Classificazione: ERG 025f
• Altri autori (Persone): EkanayakeJ. B; StrbacG
• Disciplina: 621.31; 621.3121
• Soggetti: Cogeneration of electric power and heat; Power resources
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Preface; About the Authors; 1. Introduction; 1.1 The development of the electrical power system; 1.2 Value of distributed generation and network pricing; 1.3 SmartGrids; 1.4 Reasons for distributed generation; 1.5 The future development of distributed generation; 1.6 Distributed generation and the distribution system; 1.7 Technical impacts of generation on the distribution system; 1.8 Economic impact of distributed generation on the distribution system; 1.9 Impact of distributed generation on the transmission system; 1.10 Impact of distributed generation on central generation; References2. Distributed generation plant; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Combined heat and power plants; 2.3 Renewable energy generation; 2.4 Summary; References; 3. Distributed generators and their connection to the system; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Distributed generators; 3.3 System studies; 3.4 Case studies; A3.1 Appendix: Unbalanced faults; References; 4. Fault currents and electrical protection; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Fault current from distributed generators; 4.3 Fault current limiters; 4.4 Protection of distributed generation; 4.5 Impact of distributed generation on existing distribution system ; protectionA4.1 Appendix; References; 5. Integration of distributed generation in electricity system planning; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Distributed generation and adequacy of supply; 5.3 Impact of distributed generation on network design; References; 6. Pricing of distribution netowrks with distributed generation; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Primary objectives of network pricing in a competitive environment; 6.3 A review of network investment cost drivers; 6.4 Evaluating distribution use-of-system charvse (DUoS charges); 6.5 Illustration of the principles of evaluating DUoS charges in networks with distributed generationReferences; 7. Distributed generation and future network architectures; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Active network management; 7.3 Virtual power plants; 7.4 MicroGrids; References; Tutorial I: AC electrical systems; I.1 Introduction; I.2 Alternating current (AC); I.3 Root mean square value of voltage and current; I.4 Phasor representation of AC quanities; I.5 Resistors, inductors and capacitors on AC circuits; I.6 Power in AC circuits; I.7 Generation of three-phase voltages; I.8 Connection of three-phase windingsI.9 Connection of loads; I.10 Three-phase four-wire system; I.11 Three-phase delta-connected three-wire system; I.12 Power in three-phase system; I.13 Problems; I.14 Further reading; Tutorial II: AC machines; II.1 Introduction; II.2 Synchronous machines; II.3 Induction machines; II.4 Problems; II.5 Further reading; Tutorial III: Power electronics; III.1 Introduction; III.2 Conductors, insulators and semiconductors; III.3 PN Junction; III.4 Diode; III.5 Switching devices; III.6 Voltage source inverters; III.7 Problems; III.8 Further reading; Tutorial IV: Power systems
• Sommario/riassunto: Discussing the connection of generation to distribution networks and considers how sustainable generation can be fully integrated to the power system.