Fuel Cell Micro-grids

Fuel Cell Micro-grids
Author: Shin#ya Obara
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-10-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781849967884

Fuel Cell Micro-grids describes an energy supply method based on a network of two or more proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEM-FC). Such a network enables the effective use of exhaust heat, the simplification of the transmission network, the possibility of backup during disruptive hazards and the consideration of regional factors. Furthermore, green energy and renewable energy systems can be connected to the network, to function in cooperation with the fuel cells. For these reasons, it is believed that an increasing number of applications will make use of such fuel cell energy networks. Fuel Cell Micro-grids analyses the operation plan of these new energy supply methods using genetic algorithms. The book explains the results of the analysis of the optimization operation plan, energy cost, and greenhouse gas discharge characteristics for many application cases of the fuel cell network.

Fuel Cell Micro-grids

Fuel Cell Micro-grids
Author: Shin’ya Obara
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2008-10-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1848003404

Fuel Cell Micro-grids describes an energy supply method based on a network of two or more proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEM-FC). Such a network enables the effective use of exhaust heat, the simplification of the transmission network, the possibility of backup during disruptive hazards and the consideration of regional factors. Furthermore, green energy and renewable energy systems can be connected to the network, to function in cooperation with the fuel cells. For these reasons, it is believed that an increasing number of applications will make use of such fuel cell energy networks. Fuel Cell Micro-grids analyses the operation plan of these new energy supply methods using genetic algorithms. The book explains the results of the analysis of the optimization operation plan, energy cost, and greenhouse gas discharge characteristics for many application cases of the fuel cell network.

Microgrids

Microgrids
Author: Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2022-05-30
Genre: Microgrids (Smart power grids)
ISBN: 9780367612610

The main aim of this book is to have a complete discussion and details about micro grid and its applications including modeling of AC/DC and hybrid grid in a tied mode with simulation for the solar systems, wind turbine, bio mass and fuel cells and deployment issues.

Optimal Planning of Smart Grid With Renewable Energy Resources

Optimal Planning of Smart Grid With Renewable Energy Resources
Author: Jain, Naveen
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2021-12-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1668440148

Understanding the recent developments in renewable energy is crucial for a range of fields in today’s society. As environmental awareness and the need for a more sustainable future continues to grow, the uses of renewable energy, particularly in areas such as smart grid, must be considered and studied thoroughly to be implemented successfully and move society toward a more sustainable future. Optimal Planning of Smart Grid With Renewable Energy Resources offers a detailed guide to the new problems and opportunities for sustainable growth in engineering by focusing on modeling diverse problems occurring in science and engineering as well as novel effective theoretical methods and robust optimization theories, which can be used to analyze and solve multiple types of problems. Covering topics such as electric drives and energy systems, this publication is ideal for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, engineers, scholars, instructors, and students.

Microgrid Technologies

Microgrid Technologies
Author: C. Sharmeela
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2021-04-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1119710790

Microgrid technology is an emerging area, and it has numerous advantages over the conventional power grid. A microgrid is defined as Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and interconnected loads with clearly defined electrical boundaries that act as a single controllable entity concerning the grid. Microgrid technology enables the connection and disconnection of the system from the grid. That is, the microgrid can operate both in grid-connected and islanded modes of operation. Microgrid technologies are an important part of the evolving landscape of energy and power systems. Many aspects of microgrids are discussed in this volume, including, in the early chapters of the book, the various types of energy storage systems, power and energy management for microgrids, power electronics interface for AC & DC microgrids, battery management systems for microgrid applications, power system analysis for microgrids, and many others. The middle section of the book presents the power quality problems in microgrid systems and its mitigations, gives an overview of various power quality problems and its solutions, describes the PSO algorithm based UPQC controller for power quality enhancement, describes the power quality enhancement and grid support through a solar energy conversion system, presents the fuzzy logic-based power quality assessments, and covers various power quality indices. The final chapters in the book present the recent advancements in the microgrids, applications of Internet of Things (IoT) for microgrids, the application of artificial intelligent techniques, modeling of green energy smart meter for microgrids, communication networks for microgrids, and other aspects of microgrid technologies. Valuable as a learning tool for beginners in this area as well as a daily reference for engineers and scientists working in the area of microgrids, this is a must-have for any library.

Fuel Cells: Technologies for Fuel Processing

Fuel Cells: Technologies for Fuel Processing
Author: Dushyant Shekhawat
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 569
Release: 2011-03-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0444535640

Fuel Cells: Technologies for Fuel Processing provides an overview of the most important aspects of fuel reforming to the generally interested reader, researcher, technologist, teacher, student, or engineer. The topics covered include all aspects of fuel reforming: fundamental chemistry, different modes of reforming, catalysts, catalyst deactivation, fuel desulfurization, reaction engineering, novel reforming concepts, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer issues, system design, and recent research and development. While no attempt is made to describe the fuel cell itself, there is sufficient description of the fuel cell to show how it affects the fuel reformer. By focusing on the fundamentals, this book aims to be a source of information now and in the future. By avoiding time-sensitive information/analysis (e.g., economics) it serves as a single source of information for scientists and engineers in fuel processing technology. The material is presented in such a way that this book will serve as a reference for graduate level courses, fuel cell developers, and fuel cell researchers. - Chapters written by experts in each area - Extensive bibliography supporting each chapter - Detailed index - Up-to-date diagrams and full colour illustrations

Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks

Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks
Author: Sunetra Chowdhury
Publisher: IET
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2009-06-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1849190143

Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks offer a potential solution for sustainable, energy-efficient power supply to cater for increasing load growth, supplying power to remote areas, generation of clean power and reduction in emission of greenhouse gases & particulates as per Kyoto protocol.

Model Predictive Control of Microgrids

Model Predictive Control of Microgrids
Author: Carlos Bordons
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2019-09-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030245705

The book shows how the operation of renewable-energy microgrids can be facilitated by the use of model predictive control (MPC). It gives readers a wide overview of control methods for microgrid operation at all levels, ranging from quality of service, to integration in the electricity market. MPC-based solutions are provided for the main control issues related to energy management and optimal operation of microgrids. The authors present MPC techniques for case studies that include different renewable sources – mainly photovoltaic and wind – as well as hybrid storage using batteries, hydrogen and supercapacitors. Experimental results for a pilot-scale microgrid are also presented, as well as simulations of scheduling in the electricity market and integration of electric and hybrid vehicles into the microgrid. in order to replicate the examples provided in the book and to develop and validate control algorithms on existing or projected microgrids. Model Predictive Control of Microgrids will interest researchers and practitioners, enabling them to keep abreast of a rapidly developing field. The text will also help to guide graduate students through processes from the conception and initial design of a microgrid through its implementation to the optimization of microgrid management. Advances in Industrial Control reports and encourages the transfer of technology in control engineering. The rapid development of control technology has an impact on all areas of the control discipline. The series offers an opportunity for researchers to present an extended exposition of new work in all aspects of industrial control.

Applications and Experiences of Quality Control

Applications and Experiences of Quality Control
Author: Ognyan Ivanov
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 728
Release: 2011-04-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9533072369

The rich palette of topics set out in this book provides a sufficiently broad overview of the developments in the field of quality control. By providing detailed information on various aspects of quality control, this book can serve as a basis for starting interdisciplinary cooperation, which has increasingly become an integral part of scientific and applied research.

Optimum Design of Renewable Energy Systems: Microgrid and Nature Grid Methods

Optimum Design of Renewable Energy Systems: Microgrid and Nature Grid Methods
Author: Obara, Shin’ya
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 446
Release: 2014-03-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1466657979

The management of global warming is a relevant issue throughout the world and has experts of various fields considering various methods to control Earth’s atmospheric temperature. While microgrid technology is emerging as the next generation energy supply system, renewable energy is often unstable and requires the support of conventional energy equipment. Optimum Design of Renewable Energy Systems: Microgrid and Nature Grid Methods investigates the development of highly efficient energy storage equipment and of operation optimization technology of compound energy systems. This book is an essential reference source for technical consultants, urban environment engineers, and energy researchers interested in the development of efficient energy systems and operation optimization technology.