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    • Design Reliability and Maintainability of Energy Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Fausto Pedro Garcia Marquez + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Designing reliable and maintainable energy systems is crucial for ensuring efficiency, longevity, and sustainability in energy production, distribution, and consumption. Reliability focuses on minimizing failures and ensuring continuous operation under varying conditions, while maintainability emphasizes ease of inspection, repair, and upgrades. A well-designed energy system integrates robust components, predictive maintenance strategies, and advanced monitoring technologies to reduce downtime and operational costs. By prioritizing both reliability and maintainability, engineers can develop resilient energy infrastructures that support modern demands while minimizing environmental impact and lifecycle costs.Designing Reliability and Maintainability of Energy Systems is a guide to enhancing the resilience and reliability of modern energy infrastructures. Chapters present fundamental principles of reliability and resilience and new artificial intelligence applications, such as predictive maintenance, advanced analytics, and digital twin technologies for improved efficiency and sustainability in energy systems. Clear chapter objectives, worked problems, and case studies are included to demonstrate real-world applications of these technologies.This book is valuable for researchers, industry professionals, engineers, and advanced undergraduate and graduate students focused on energy grids, power system reliability, and AI-driven solutions for sustainable infrastructure.

    • A Microgrid Cluster Management and Internet-of-Things Framework

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Veerpratap Meena + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      A Microgrid Cluster Management and Internet-of-Things Framework: Fundamentals, Protocols, and Case Studies presents a cutting-edge guide on leveraging IoT technologies to optimize renewable energy integration through microgrid clusters. The book begins by detailing the fundamental aspects of microgrid clusters, encompassing design, control, and optimization. This comprehensive grounding prepares readers for the exploration of IoT integration to harness big data analytics for energy efficiency, power management, fault monitoring, and cybersecurity. The book further delves into the meticulous analysis of protocol selection for effective operation and control.It covers wired protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet, wireless protocols like Zigbee, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, and IoT protocols including CoAP, MQTT, and HTTP. By outlining an adaptable framework for interdisciplinary opportunities, this book guides researchers and engineers in creating the flexible, renewable grid of the future.

    • Electric Vehicle Conductive and Wireless Charging Technologies

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Yiming Zhang + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Electric Vehicle Conductive and Wireless Charging Technologies: Power Electronics for Grid Integration provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and challenges in the field of electric vehicle charging technology. This book begins by providing a clear assessment of the research history and context, before proposing a set of implantation standards for both conductive and wireless charging. Each charging technology is given a detailed assessment, and the two are contrasted in a variety of case studies and scenarios. Specific challenges such as wide-voltage-gain efficient conductive charging, and misalignment tolerance and interoperability in wireless charging are presented, with potential solutions. Critically, auxiliary systems from positioning to foreign object detection are put in context, and a practical assessment of integration challenge is provided. Combining theoretical foundation with practical implementation methods, Electric Vehicle Conductive and Wireless Charging Technologies: Power Electronics for Grid Integration equips students, researchers, and engineer with a holistic view of the challenges, cutting-edge research landscape, and integration opportunities related to EV wireless and conductive charging.

    • Smart Penetration of Electric Vehicles in Distribution Grids

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Linni Jian + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Smart Penetration of Electric Vehicles in Distribution Grids offers an in-depth knowledge and practical strategies for optimizing electric vehicle charging and grid integration in a range of novel and traditional distribution architectures. This book begins with a rigorous foundation in the mathematical modeling required, and provides extensive analysis of regulatory standards for the industry, ensuring readers can maximise the practical potential of these technologies. Later chapters dig deeply into novel distribution architectures and the opportunities in nano- and microgrids, as well as peak load management and voltage stability enhancement, and other aspects of optimisation and control of EV charging demand in active power distribution grids. Designed for students, researchers, and engineers, ‘Smart Penetration of Electric Vehicles’ combines theoretical knowledge with practical case studies, regulatory guidance, and industry insight.

    • Intelligent Control in Smart Energy Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Satya Prakash Yadav + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Intelligent Control in Smart Energy Systems provides a clear and practical guide to the implementation of Artificial Intelligent (AI) techniques in modern, sustainable energy systems. Building from essential theory to advanced application processes, this book outlines the essential challenge of control for renewable and distributed energy sources and applies a range of AI solutions from deep learning, data-driven decision-making, advanced control, and optimization algorithms for smart grids. Case studies and latest results cover control across design, development, and operation of smart energy systems, touching on control in generation, distribution, and supply.Catering to newly interdisciplinary researchers as well as those with a basic understanding of AI technologies, this book supports higher-stage undergraduates, graduate students, researchers, and system engineers in implementing best practice control techniques for a sustainable energy grid.

    • Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Sayed Abulanwar + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids: Optimization, Energy Management, and Protection, a new release in the Advances in Sustainable Microgrid Technologies series, offers a comprehensive exploration of modern microgrid technologies, focusing on the integration of alternating and direct current systems. This book serves as a practical guide for foundational principles and advanced applications, addressing the complexities of design, operation, and management. By examining energy generation methods such as wind, solar, and hydrogen, the text prepares readers for real-world challenges. Detailed case studies, hands-on objectives, and worked problems foster practical learning, making this resource invaluable for students, researchers, and industry engineers invested in sustainable energy solutions.The book not only covers power management and quality control, but also delves into risk assessment and resilience strategies for microgrids. It highlights advanced modeling techniques, fault detection, and protection using both physical and artificial intelligence methods. Guidance is provided for grid protection in normal and abnormal conditions, emphasizing the need to maintain reliable energy systems amid climate change. Clear formatting, including objectives and case studies, enhances comprehension and application.

    • Multiphase Power Electronic Converters

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Salman Ahmad + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Multiphase Power Electronic Converters: Modulation, Control, and Applications is a comprehensive guide to multiphase power converters, which have become the standard for improving efficiency, power density, and overall system performance in a variety of applications, including, e-mobility, ship propulsion, mining, defense, and renewable energy systems. The book begins by introducing the different types and topologies of multiphase convertors, before delving into the central ideas, design principles, control strategies, and key and emerging applications, with detailed chapters supported by real-world examples and analysis.This will be valuable for engineers, researchers, and graduate students who want to understand and utilize the potential of multiphase power converters, addressing key challenges and enabling the reader to design and implement more efficient, reliable, and sustainable power electronic systems for various applications.

    • Power Converters for Photovoltaic Power Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Ahteshamul Haque + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Power Converters for Photovoltaic Power Systems: Control, Fault Diagnosis, and Reliability Analysis guides readers through the latest technologies and applications of advanced converters for the renewable-integrated energy systems of the future. The book begins with an introduction to the design principles of converters for PV applications and grid synchronization techniques before breaking down complex control strategies for PV systems, including the injection of active and reactive power in solar inverters. Fault detection, analysis, and localization are covered in detail, as are failure modes, risk indices, criticality analysis, and more advanced condition monitoring techniques.Additiona... chapters cover optimizing thermal management to ensure efficient operation and reliability of photovoltaic systems, and thermal control methods for reliable operation and longevity of power electronic converters. Finally, guidance is provided on Digital Twin Integration for condition monitoring of photovoltaic-integra... energy systems.

    • Artificial Intelligence-Based Renewable Energy Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Kashif Naseer Qureshi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Artificial Intelligence-Based Renewable Energy Systems: Standards, Communication Systems, and Data Networks, a new release in the Advances in Intelligent Energy Systems series, presents a thorough exploration of how artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of renewable energy. Focusing on both the theoretical underpinnings and hands-on applications, this book serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practicing engineers aiming to understand the integration of AI with sustainable energy solutions. It systematically breaks down the evolution of energy-efficient systems, the role of advanced applications, current architectural frameworks, and industry standards.In addition to foundational concepts, the book highlights critical subjects such as distributed renewable energy networks and the latest advancements in data communication systems. Readers will find in-depth discussions on networking protocols, advanced learning methods, the use of blockchain, big data analytics, and green communication technologies. The work also addresses pressing issues like cybersecurity and privacy in smart energy systems.

    • Next-Generation Microgrids

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Olubayo Moses Babatunde + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Next-Generation Microgrids: Components, Control Algorithms, and Design guides engineers or students through the design, control, and operation of microgrids, integrating cutting-edge techniques and technologies with pragmatic implementation advice. This book begins by breaking down the fundamental principles of microgrid technology, before detailed discussions on microgrid design and the integration of distributed energy resources. Subsequent chapters investigate optimization, energy storage systems, advanced power electronics, and critical power quality enhancement strategies. Using a multidisciplinary approach that includes practical questions such as regulatory guidance and communication and networking technology, the book provides everything a reader needs to maximise the sustainability impact of microgrids. Bridging the gap between fundamental concepts and advanced practical applications, Next-Generation Microgrids: Components, Control Algorithms, and Design is an essential resource for the students, researchers, and industry professionals responsible for developing and implementing this technology in the grids of the future.

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