Distributed power generation is a technology that could help to enable efficient, renewable energy production both in the developed and developing world. It includes all use of small electric power generators, whether located on the utility system, at the site of a utility customer, or at an isolated site not connected to the power grid. Induction generator (IG) is the most commonly used and cheapest technology, compatible with renewable energy resources. Permanent magnet (PM) generators have traditionally been avoided due to high fabrication costs; however, compared with IGs they are more reliable and productive.
Distributed Generation thoroughly examines the principles, possibilities and limitations of creating energy with both IGs and PM generators. It takes an electrical engineering approach in the analysis and testing of these generators, and includes diagrams and extensive case study examples to better demonstrate how the integration of energy sources can be accomplished. The book also provides the practical tools needed to model and implement new techniques for generating energy through isolated or grid-connected systems.
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
About The Authors
Chapter 1 : Distributed Generation
Chapter 2 : Generators
Chapter 3 : Three-IG Operating on A Single-Phase Power System
Chapter 4 : Finite Element Analysis of Grid-Connected IG with The Steinmetz Connection
Chapter 5 : SEIGs for Autonomous Power Systems
Chapter 6 : Voltage and Frequency Control of SEIG with Slip-Ring Rotor
Chapter 7 : PMSGs for Autonomous Power Systems
Chapter 8 : Conclusions
Appendix A : Analysis for IG and SEIG
Appendix B : The Method of Hooke and Jeeves
Appendix C : A Note on The Finite Element Method [1]
Appendix D : Technical Data of Experimental Machines
Index
