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Books in Energy and power

Elsevier’s Energy and Power Collection offers the latest innovations in the energy transition with a focus on content that supports and advances the reduction of CO2 emissions. The collection includes content on solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear, biofuels and bioenergy, hydrogen and fuel cells, and addresses topics such as energy storage, efficiency, management, economics, and policy, among others.

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    • Pioneering Approaches in Intelligence, Optimization, and Viability for Renewable Energy Development

      • 1st Edition
      • Karthickeyan Viswanathan + 3 more
      • English
      Pioneering Approaches in Intelligence, Optimization, and Viability for Renewable Energy Development brings together key advances that are driving growth and development across the renewable energy sector. Innovative areas covered include machine learning, cutting-edge optimization techniques, artificial intelligence, environmental protection, economic viability, integration of blockchain technology, forecasting and predictive analytics, resilience and reliability, and energy storage systems. This book will be of interest to all those looking to understand and implement advanced techniques for renewable energy development, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, other industry professionals, and policy makers.

    • Multiphase Power Electronic Converters

      Modulation, Control, and Applications
      • 1st Edition
      • Salman Ahmad + 3 more
      • English
      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 Electronics for Solar and Wind Energy Conversion Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • Felix Rojas Lobos + 2 more
      • English
      Power Electronics for Solar and Wind Energy Conversion Systems is a comprehensive compilation of important developments from a holistic viewpoint that considers power electronics, machines, control and mechanical systems. The study of power electronics and its integration in different applications is covered through tutorials, exercises and simulation examples that help identify real-time, solution-based models on the proposed converter and controller designs for renewable energy sources. A comprehensive chapter is devoted to explaining controller design for power electronics systems and power converters design, providing engineers and researchers in all areas of power and renewable engineering the most advanced knowledge needed.

    • Automatic Control Of Dynamic Systems

      Applications in Ocean Wave Energy Conversion
      • 1st Edition
      • Shangyan Zou + 2 more
      • English
      Dynamics and Control of Ocean Wave Energy Converters: Theory and Applications outlines the fundamental theory and applications of wave energy production techniques, with detailed explanations of the dynamics and hydrodynamics of wave energy converters. Methods and models of control are described next, including essential techniques from systems response and PID control to state space realization. Next, advanced reactive control techniques, such as Latching Control, Bang-Bang Control, and advanced optimal control algorithms, will be outlined. The final chapters show how to calculate optimal estimation for wave energy conversion using techniques such as Kalman Filters and Extended Kalman filters.Providing a range of problems and case studies to enhance understanding, this book will take readers from the essentials of wave energy conversion to advanced control techniques for responsive energy production.

    • Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids

      Optimization, Energy Management, and Protection
      • 1st Edition
      • Sayed Abulanwar + 4 more
      • English
      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.

    • Chemical Looping Deoxygenated Gasification of Biomass

      A Renewable and Carbon-Neutral Energy Source
      • 1st Edition
      • Zhiqiang Sun + 1 more
      • English
      Chemical Looping Deoxygenated Gasification of Biomass: A Renewable and Carbon-Neutral Energy Source is an essential resource that delves into the cutting-edge technology of chemical looping deoxygenated gasification for biomass. Offering a viable solution for efficient, sustainable energy production, this book investigates recent innovations and practical developments in biomass conversion. Readers gain a thorough understanding of the technology’s environmental benefits, economic considerations, and scalability. With its structured chapters and detailed explanations, the book equips professionals and students alike with the knowledge needed to address modern energy challenges and harness biomass for carbon-neutral power generation.In addition to its focus on technological advancements, the book examines the screening of deoxidizer materials through thermodynamic and machine learning methods, and explores system modeling, simulation, and hydrogen production. It provides comprehensive analyses on carbon dioxide utilization, biomass gasification kinetics, and features real-world case studies. The inclusion of cost-benefit analysis and lifecycle assessments further enhances the book’s value, making it indispensable for researchers, engineers, and students in the bioenergy field.

    • Sustainable Production of Microalgae Biomass as a Biodiesel Feedstock

      • 1st Edition
      • Bestami Özkaya + 3 more
      • English
      Sustainable Production of Microalgae Biomass as a Biodiesel Feedstock brings together the latest methods in the production and utilization of microalgae as biodiesel, offering new insights into how this can be environmentally-frie... renewable-integrated... energy efficient, and in a way that supports the mitigation of the effects of climate change. The book begins by introducing the different feedstock options for biodiesel production and their selection, the various biodiesel production processes, and the role of microalgae biodiesel as an alternative fuel for diesel engines. Strategies for reducing energy consumption during production, and the connections between microalgae cultivation and CO2 capture are also examined.Other sections focus on renewable energy integration with specific case studies. This is followed by a section that addresses sustainability and related impacts, including techno-economic analysis that compares conventional and renewable energy sources, and life cycle assessment. Finally, emerging technologies and future research opportunities are discussed. This new volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is valuable to all those with an interest in biodiesel production from microalgae, bioenergy, biotechnology, and clean energy, including graduate students, researchers, faculty, engineers, R&D, industry professionals, and policy makers.

    • Intelligent Control in Smart Energy Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • Satya Prakash Yadav + 3 more
      • English
      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.

    • Microalgal Biofuels

      Biotechnology and Biorefineries
      • 1st Edition
      • Krishna Kumar Jaiswal + 1 more
      • English
      Microalgal Biofuels: Biotechnology and Biorefineries advances reader understanding of microalgal biofuels as a sustainable energy solution and encourages the transition to cleaner energy by highlighting cutting-edge biotechnologies and innovative practices for reducing CO2 emissions in the biofuel production process. Broken into five sections, the first section, Microalgal Biofuels: Biotechnology and Biorefineries presents the scientific underpinnings of biofuel production and explores cutting-edge biotechnologies that are transforming microalgal biofuel production. Section two, "Advanced Microalgal Biofuels," focuses on the latest developments in biodiesel production from microalgae and discusses the novel production methods and standards in the industry. The third section, "Microalgal Biorefineries,” provides an in-depth examination of the design, technologies, and impacts of microalgal biorefineries with emphasis on the importance of optimal biomass utilization. Section four, "Environmental and Co-Product Perspectives," explores the environmental benefits of microalgal biofuels and the potential use of co-products such as nutraceuticals, animal feed, and bioplastics that reinforce the concept of a circular bioeconomy. Finally, section five, "Future Trends and Case Studies," considers the future of microalgal biofuels and discusses market trends, commercial production challenges, and innovative case studies from the field. Researchers and professionals in the fields of bioenergy, biotechnology, renewable energy, and environmental science, as well as students studying related fields will benefit from this timely reference.

    • Advanced Modeling, Analysis and Optimization of Thermal and Integrated Energy Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • Qun Chen + 3 more
      • English
      Advanced Modeling, Analysis and Optimization of Thermal and Integrated Energy Systems introduces readers to the cutting-edge "heat current method," a breakthrough in accurately modeling complex thermodynamic systems. This book thoroughly examines the challenges inherent in renewable energy transitions and demonstrates how holistic power-thermal system optimization can play a pivotal role in sustainability efforts. Authored by leading experts, it provides both a foundational overview and advanced techniques, making it an essential resource for researchers, engineers, and professionals who are driving innovation in thermal engineering and energy system optimization.The text delves into the fundamentals and applications of the heat current method, offering practical frameworks for efficient simulation and optimization of integrated power-thermal systems. Additional chapters explore strategies for coordinating flexibility and efficiency to better accommodate renewable energy sources. With its focus on advanced methodologies and real-world solutions, the book is particularly valuable for those involved in system optimization and the integration of sustainable energy technologies.

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