Microgrids and other Local Area Poer and Energy Systems [Hardcover]

A graduate text and professional reference covering all aspects of microgrid design and applications.Covering all aspects of microgrid design, including formation, integration, planning, composition and operation, this self-contained resource is ideal for graduate students and professionals in electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering and materials science.Covering all aspects of microgrid design, including formation, integration, planning, composition and operation, this self-contained resource is ideal for graduate students and professionals in electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering and materials science.Describing the formation, integration, planning, composition and operation of microgrids, this book explains how local power systems can address limitations in conventional electric power grids and provides insights into the practical implementation needs and outcomes of microgrid technology. All aspects of microgrid design and applications are covered, including the main technologies involved in microgrids and other local area power and energy systems. The reliability and economic characteristics of microgrid system architecture, energy storage and grid interaction are explored in depth. Over 300 illustrations and real-world application examples make this a fully self-contained resource, ideal for graduate students and professionals in electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering and materials science.Part I. Motivation: 1. Introduction; 2. Component reliability and system availability; 3. Economics; Part II. Technologies: 4. Power electronic interfaces; 5. Power generation sources; 6. Energy storage; Part III. Integration: 7. System architecture; 8. Operation and control; 9. Grid interaction; 10. Applications; 11. Appendix. This book brings together all the important design, operation, and control challenges for microgrids and shows why they are vital to the future power grid. It is a comprehensive, timely, and thorough treatment that offers a l³#