Distributed Power Generation : Planning and Evaluation

ISBN-13: 9780824703363 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 616 str.

H. Lee Willis; Walter G. Scott

Opis

Explores the preparation and analysis of distributed generators (DGs) for residential, commercial and industrial, as well as electric utility applications. This book examines distributed generation versus traditional, centralized power systems, power demands, reliability evaluation, planning processes, costs, and reciprocating piston engine DGs.

Recenzje

". . .a valuable book. "
---Choice Magazine (Science & Technology/Engineering)

Spis treści

Distributed generation versus traditional power systems; demand for electric power; reliability and reliability evaluation; planning and the planning process; cost and economic evaluation; reciprocating piston engine distributed generators; gas turbine powered distributed generators; fuel cell powered distributed generators; renewable resource distributed generators; energy storage for use with distributed generation; distributed generation systems - planning and comparison; basic DG case examples - what to include and how; basic DG cases -modularity and reliability and cost; basic DG cases - grid interconnection options; basic DG cases - schedule and operating characteristics; basic DG cases - reliability, maintenance and availability; basic DG cases - renewable resource generation; detailed DG case and sensitive study; business factors and their influence on DG value; objectivity and bias in DG planning and evaluation; recommendations and guidelines for DG planners.

O autorze

H. Lee Willis