Wind Power Integration: Connection and system operational aspects (Energy Engineering) - Hardcover

Fox, Brendan; Flynn, Damian; Bryans, Leslie; Jenkins, Nick; Milborrow, David; O'Malley, Mark; Watson, Richard; Anaya-Lara, Olimpo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0863414494 ISBN 13: 9780863414497

Publisher: The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2007

Synopsis

The rapid growth of wind generation has many implications for power system planning, operation and control. This would have been a considerable challenge for the old nationalised power companies; it has become an even greater challenge in today's liberalised electricity markets.

Network development, voltage rise, protection, monitoring and control are connection problems common to all wind power generation. These issues are addressed through an understanding of the basic electrical engineering concepts and wind power technology. When wind power approaches 10 percent of all generation, it impinges on system operation. The underlying principles of system balancing are presented, before considering the impact of many variable generation sources whose outputs are difficult to predict. Wind power forecasting is crucial to successful wind power integration, and basic theory and current practice are considered. Storage can also help but it needs to be low cost and, ideally, based on intelligent use of existing load. Finally, electricity markets are explained and the commercial challenges facing wind power are assessed.

The book provides a wide-ranging discussion on all major aspects of wind power integration into electricity supply systems. It requires no specialist knowledge and will appeal to engineers from various disciplines looking for an overview of a technology that is providing a major impetus for sustainable electricity supply in the twenty-first century.

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About the Author

Brendan Fox

Review

'First published in 2007, this second edition offers substantially updated coverage and discussion of how wind power generation can be built into and operated with today's electricity supply systems. Catering for the broadest audience, there's a general introduction to wind turbine designs and technology, and their development. It also offers a primer on electrical power system theory along with the latest turbine generators and control systems in use, plus basic integration considerations such as voltage maintenance and power quality.'

'The real meat of the book arrives with the operation of wind systems within national power grids, covering areas such as frequency control, energy storage and demand-side management. There's plenty of new detail on network integration, looking at innovative ways to manage wind power when its generation potential exceeds 50 per cent of demand, plus a chapter on the central role of weather forecasting. It considers today's deregulated power markets and support mechanisms, then finishes by discussing future grid codes and how wind will fare in competition with other renewables in the years to come.'

(Real Power Magazine)

Edition details

• Publisher: The Institution of Engineering and Technology
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0863414494
• ISBN 13: 9780863414497
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 288