Renewable energy conversion systems
- 1st Edition - May 15, 2021
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Authors: Muhammad Kamran, Muhammad Rayyan Fazal
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 5 3 8 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 5 9 8 - 0
Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Systems goes beyond theoretical aspects of advances in renewable energy and addresses future trends. By focusing on the design of developin… Read more
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Request a sales quoteFundamentals of Renewable Energy Systems goes beyond theoretical aspects of advances in renewable energy and addresses future trends. By focusing on the design of developing technologies, relevant operation and detailed background and an understanding of the application of power electronics and thermodynamics processes in renewable energy, this book provides an analysis of advancing energy systems. The book will be of interest to engineering graduates, researchers, professors and industry professionals involved in the renewable energy sector and is ideal for advanced engineering courses dealing with renewable energy, sources, thermal and electrical energy production and sustainability.
With increasing focus on developing low carbon energy production, audiences need to have the engineering knowledge and practical skills to develop and implement creative solutions to engineering problems encountered with renewable energy technologies. By looking at renewable energy capture and conversion, system design and analysis, project development and implementation, each modular chapter examines recent advances in specific renewable energy systems with detailed methods, calculations and worked examples.
- Includes recent techniques used to design and model different renewable energy sources (RES)
- Demonstrates how to use power electronics in renewable systems
- Discusses how to identify, design, integrate and operate the most suitable technologies through key problems
Engineering graduates, researchers, professors and industry professionals involved in the renewable energy sector. Graduate programs (Masters and Ph.D.). (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy System Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environment Sciences, Process Engineering, Project Management)
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Chapter 1. Fundamentals of renewable energy systems
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- References
- Chapter 2. Thermodynamics for renewable energy systems
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Thermodynamic system
- 2.3 Heat capacity
- 2.4 Phase change and latent heat
- 2.5 Zeroth law of thermodynamics
- 2.6 The first law of thermodynamics
- 2.7 The second law of thermodynamics
- 2.8 Third law of thermodynamics
- 2.9 Thermodynamic cycles
- Problems
- References
- Chapter 3. Power electronics for renewable energy systems
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Solid-state devices
- 3.3 Rectifiers (AC–DC converters)
- 3.4 Converters (DC–DC converters)
- 3.5 Inverters (DC–AC inverters)
- 3.6 Cycloconverters (AC–AC converters)
- Problems
- References
- Chapter 4. Solar energy
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Solar thermal
- 4.3 Solar photovoltaic
- 4.4 Effect of temperature on solar cell
- 4.5 Effect of irradiance on solar cell
- 4.6 Series and parallel connection of solar cells
- 4.7 Solar tracker
- 4.8 Maximum power point tracker
- 4.9 Off-grid PV system
- 4.10 Grid-connected PV system
- 4.11 Hybrid PV systems
- 4.12 Distributed generation
- 4.13 Optimization of hybrid renewable energy system
- 4.14 Optimization of a hybrid energy system in HOMER: a case study
- References
- Chapter 5. Wind energy
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Wind energy fundamentals
- 5.3 Potential and prediction of wind energy
- 5.4 Wind energy conversion systems
- 5.5 Reliability science of wind turbines
- 5.6 Energy storage options of wind turbines
- 5.7 Application of wind turbines
- References
- Chapter 6. Hydro energy
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Basic components of the hydropower plant
- 6.3 Small/micro hydropower
- 6.4 Designing of the small/micro hydropower system
- 6.5 SWOT analysis of hydropower
- References
- Chapter 7. Fuel cell
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Working principle of a fuel cell
- 7.3 Maximum efficiency of a fuel cell
- 7.4 Fuel cell potential
- 7.5 Terminal voltage of the fuel cell
- 7.6 Equivalent circuit model of the fuel cell
- 7.7 Types of fuel cell
- Chapter 8. Bioenergy
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Biomass
- 8.3 Biogas
- 8.4 Biodiesel
- 8.5 Hydrogen production
- 8.6 Economic considerations
- 8.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9. Geothermal energy
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Geothermal resources
- 9.3 Geothermal energy conversion mechanism
- 9.4 Use of geothermal energy
- 9.5 Environmental effects
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 15, 2021
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 302
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128235386
- eBook ISBN: 9780128235980
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Muhammad Kamran
Dr Muhammad Kamran is a PhD candidate at Gdansk University and former lecturer in the department of Electrical Engineering and Technology, Riphah International University, Pakistan. He has published 20 articles in international journals and published the book Renewable Energy Conversion Systems in 2021. He is interested in smart grid power systems, grid integration and conversion of renewable energy, power electronics and solar photovoltaic systems.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology, Riphah International University, PakistanMF
Muhammad Rayyan Fazal
Muhammad Rayyan Fazal has an MS in Electrical Engineering, has published 8 international Journals. Currently he is working as Assistant Professor in the department of Electrical Engineering and Technology, Riphah International University.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology, Riphah International University, PakistanRead Renewable energy conversion systems on ScienceDirect