The Sustainable Power Grid
Challenges, Applications, and Case Studies
- 1st Edition - October 22, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editor: Brian D’ Andrade
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 4 4 2 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 4 4 1 - 8
The Sustainable Power Grid provides a breakdown of the different challenges faced by power grid modernization and presents practical approaches to tackle them. The technolog… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe Sustainable Power Grid provides a breakdown of the different challenges faced by power grid modernization and presents practical approaches to tackle them. The technologies, case studies, and applications are presented from the perspective of engineering consultants who participate in major grid-related disasters and perform detailed forensic investigations that support the evolution of sustainable power quality.
Chapters discuss key issues surrounding extreme weather, power quality, new technologies, and power converters. This book also outlines a quantitative risk-based framework for asset health assessment of overhead lines, along with engineering and environmental considerations. Concluding with a deep dive into energy storage, topics consist of energy storage system protection, condition monitoring, and emerging technologies.
Completely practical in nature, this is a valuable resource for engineers in the electrical power industry and offers students and researchers applied content in the latest power grid technologies.
- Discusses major issues that face the modernization of the electric power grid, including new generation sources, safety, environmental impacts, and energy storage
- Showcases real-world case studies and applications to bridge the gap between power grid theory and engineering
- Presents new approaches to power grid problems such as security, availability, and reliability
Graduates, researchers and engineers working in the electrical power industry
- The Sustainable Power Grid
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Advances in power converters
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 1.1 Introduction to power conversion
- 1.1.1 Power conversion in the grid
- 1.1.2 Smart power converters for the smart grid
- 1.2 Power electronics and solid-state transformers
- 1.2.1 Solid-state transformers
- 1.2.2 Application of solid-state transformers
- 1.2.3 Advances in semiconductor devices
- 1.3 Grid integration of distributed power sources
- 1.3.1 Integration of renewables
- 1.3.2 Energy storage systems
- 1.4 Grid integration of electric vehicles
- 1.4.1 Electric vehicle power demands and consumption
- 1.5 Future trends
- References
- Chapter 2 Artificial intelligence and sustainable power
- Abstract
- Keywords:
- 2.1 What is sustainable power
- 2.2 Sustainable power trends
- 2.3 What is artificial intelligence?
- 2.3.1 Most common artificial intelligence applications
- 2.4 Role of artificial intelligence in sustainable power
- 2.4.1 Challenges associated with artificial intelligence applications for sustainable power
- 2.4.2 Integrating artificial intelligence with sustainable power systems
- 2.5 Prominent sustainable projects
- 2.5.1 Microsoft AI for Earth
- 2.5.2 Google DeepMind
- 2.5.3 IBM Watson
- 2.5.4 Energix renewables
- 2.6 Sustainability of artificial intelligence
- 2.6.1 Digital twins of organization as sustainable transformation
- 2.6.2 Data centers
- 2.6.3 Green coding
- 2.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3 A quantitative risk-based framework for asset health assessment of overhead lines
- Abstract
- Keywords:
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Applications of quantitative risk assessment for utilities
- 3.3 Quantitative risk assessment for exogenous hazards: The methodology
- 3.3.1 A brief history
- 3.3.2 Hazard
- 3.3.3 Fragility
- 3.3.4 Calculating failure rates
- 3.4 Special considerations in quantitative risk assessment
- 3.4.1 Calibration of fragility functions
- 3.4.2 Effects of climate change on hazard curves and fragility functions
- 3.5 Example application: Wood pole risk-spend efficiency
- 3.6 Summary
- References
- Chapter 4 State estimation of AC/DC power systems
- Abstract
- Keywords:
- 4.1 Introduction to state estimation
- 4.2 Weighted least squares
- 4.2.1 Formulation
- 4.2.2 Linear weighted least squares
- 4.2.3 Nonlinear weighted least squares
- 4.2.4 An example of weighted least squares
- 4.3 Power system state estimation
- 4.3.1 State estimation of a DC network
- 4.3.2 State estimation of an AC network
- 4.3.3 State estimation of an integrated AC/DC power system
- 4.4 State estimation for the modern grid
- 4.5 Summary
- References
- Chapter 5 Interconnecting the power grid
- Abstract
- Keywords:
- 5.1 Successfully managing the electric transmission interconnection process
- 5.2 Understand the requirements and interconnection process
- 5.2.1 Conceptual stage/feasibility stage
- 5.2.2 Study stage
- 5.2.3 Facility requirement stage
- 5.2.4 Agreement, permits, and approval stage
- 5.2.5 Execution stage
- 5.3 Managing change in a project's critical data
- 5.3.1 Project schedule
- 5.3.2 Optimizing the cash flow
- 5.4 Interconnect with success
- References
- Chapter 6 Power efficiency through energy scavenging
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 6.1 Introduction to energy scavenging
- 6.2 Electromechanical energy scavenging
- 6.2.1 What are MEMS?
- 6.2.2 Microstructure fabrication
- 6.2.3 Electromechanical scavenging devices
- 6.3 Energy scavenging using thermoelectric generators
- 6.3.1 The thermoelectric effect
- 6.3.2 Thermoelectric energy scavenging devices
- 6.4 Cogeneration and trigeneration
- 6.5 Summary
- References
- Chapter 7 Energy storage system safety and compliance
- Abstract
- Keywords:
- 7.1 Introduction to battery energy storage systems
- 7.2 What are battery energy storage systems?
- 7.3 Types of battery energy storage systems
- 7.4 Types of hazards and failure modes
- 7.4.1 Electrical hazards
- 7.4.2 Mechanical hazards
- 7.4.3 Environmental hazards
- 7.5 Risk assessment and hazard mitigation techniques
- 7.5.1 Failure modes and effects analysis
- 7.5.2 Preliminary hazard analysis
- 7.5.3 Hazard and operability analysis
- 7.5.4 Fault tree analysis
- 7.5.5 Event tree analysis
- 7.5.6 Fishbone diagram analysis
- 7.5.7 Matrix analysis
- 7.5.8 Bowtie analysis
- 7.6 Guidelines and standards
- 7.7 Safety practices and management
- 7.7.1 System-specific requirements
- 7.7.2 Case studies
- References
- Chapter 8 Concentrating solar power and thermal energy storage system technologies and case studies
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 History of concentrated solar plant technology
- 8.2.1 Examples of commercial installations
- 8.3 Concentrated solar plant technology
- 8.3.1 Power Tower
- 8.3.2 Parabolic trough
- 8.3.3 Heliostats
- 8.4 Thermal energy storage
- 8.4.1 Sources of heat input
- 8.4.2 Power block
- 8.4.3 Heat transfer fluids
- 8.4.4 Storage capacity
- 8.5 Concentrated solar plant technology challenges
- 8.5.1 Logistical challenges
- 8.5.2 Technological challenges
- 8.6 Codes, standards, and accepted practice
- 8.7 Future trends
- 8.7.1 New solar energy technology
- 8.7.2 Integration of electric vehicles
- 8.7.3 Increased digitization
- References
- Chapter 9 Empowering a resilient grid: Navigating the environmental challenges of photovoltaic system integration
- Abstract
- Keywords:
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 The evolution of the electric grid
- 9.3 Environmental challenges affecting PV performance
- 9.3.1 Temperature
- 9.3.2 Air pollution
- 9.3.3 Partial shading
- 9.3.4 Soiling
- 9.3.5 Humidity
- 9.3.6 Solar irradiance
- 9.3.7 Weather phenomena
- 9.4 Real-world example of environmental effects on grid-integrated photovoltaic sites
- 9.5 Weather impact data on photovoltaic module performance
- 9.6 Technical issues, challenges, and opportunities
- 9.6.1 Intermittency
- 9.6.2 Voltage regulation
- 9.6.3 Reactive power compensation
- 9.6.4 Frequency response
- 9.6.5 Protection and control
- 9.6.6 Integration with other distributed energy resources
- 9.7 Strategies for enhancing grid resilience and management practice
- 9.7.1 Efficient integration of renewables
- 9.7.2 Diverse energy sources, distributed generation, and improved infrastructure
- 9.7.3 Enhance grid monitoring and control
- 9.7.4 Implement demand response programs
- 9.7.5 Invest in storage
- 9.7.6 Lost energy production
- 9.8 Economic considerations in photovoltaic system deployment and maintenance
- 9.8.1 Increased operational costs
- 9.8.2 Repair and replacement costs
- 9.8.3 Cost of backup power and energy storage
- 9.8.4 Insurance premiums and claims
- 9.9 Grid integration challenges and remedies for resilience
- 9.9.1 Voltage flicker and power fluctuations
- 9.9.2 Unintentional islanding
- 9.9.3 Transient overvoltage phenomena
- 9.9.4 Grid congestion
- 9.9.5 Preventive maintenance
- 9.10 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10 Health and safety advances in power engineering
- Abstract
- Keywords:
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.1.1 Safety challenges
- 10.1.2 Electric and magnetic fields
- 10.2 Safety standards and guidelines for people and property
- 10.2.1 Standard for electrical safety in the workplace (NFPA 70E)
- 10.2.2 The National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
- 10.2.3 National Electrical Safety Code (IEEE C2-2023)
- 10.2.4 EMF from renewable sources and EMF guidelines in the United States
- 10.3 Product safety standards
- 10.4 Case studies
- 10.4.1 Solar rooftop fires
- 10.4.2 Wildfires
- 10.5 Summary and outlook
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 22, 2024
- No. of pages (Paperback): 266
- No. of pages (eBook): 250
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443134425
- eBook ISBN: 9780443134418
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Brian D’ Andrade
Dr. D'Andrade is a licensed professional electrical and computer engineer consultant with 20 years of experience in research, development, risk assessment, and design in a variety of engineering fields including electrical, electronic, semiconductor, software, and network. Dr. D’Andrade’s perspective on the power grid comes from years of analyzing component failures, storm, flood, and other weather-related damage to the grid. His work as an engineering consultant enables him to bring together contributors with independent perspective on major risks to the gird and on the outlook for the transformation of the grid, and he has edited 2 books.
Affiliations and expertise
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