Power Quality : Mitigation Technologies in a Distributed Environment

Antonio Moreno-Muñoz

ISBN 10: 1849966486 / ISBN 13: 9781849966481

Published by Springer London, Springer London, 2010

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Electrical energy is one of the main elements for the economical development of society. The just aspirations of modern societies to economical growth have forced us to secure more continual energy resources. On the other hand, climate change and international treaties aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have prompted all of us to be increasingly concerned about energy efficiency and conservation. With the rapid growth of the information-based economy, widespread expansion of electronic devices has become a prevalent phenomenon in both the public and private sectors. Their suitability to perform various functions such as storage, management, processing and exchange of digital data and information, are essential support for information and communication technology (ICT). Although the consumption of energy may increase, influenced by the increase in the necessary communications infrastructure, the use of renewable energy may contribute to a more rational consumption of energy, reducing the impact on the environment. The current trend toward miniaturization in microelectronics, increased processing speed and greater functionality results in a particular sensitiveness to certain kinds of electromagnetic perturbations. Thus, this situation is not only bringing about a greater demand for electricity, but in addition higher levels of power quality and reliability (PQR) needs, in quantities and time frames that have not been experienced before.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Power Quality : Mitigation Technologies in a Distributed Environment
• Publisher: Springer London, Springer London
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849966486
• ISBN 13: 9781849966481
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 155H x 24D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 24 millimeters depth
• Weight: 668 grams

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Synopsis

Electrical energy is one of the main elements for the economical development of society. The just aspirations of modern societies to economical growth have forced us to secure more continual energy resources. On the other hand, climate change and international treaties aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have prompted all of us to be increasingly concerned about energy efficiency and conservation. With the rapid growth of the information-based economy, widespread expansion of electronic devices has become a prevalent phenomenon in both the public and private sectors. Their suitability to perform various functions such as storage, management, processing and exchange of digital data and information, are essential support for information and communication technology (ICT). Although the consumption of energy may increase, influenced by the increase in the necessary communications infrastructure, the use of renewable energy may contribute to a more rational consumption of energy, reducing the impact on the environment. The current trend toward miniaturization in microelectronics, increased processing speed and greater functionality results in a particular sensitiveness to certain kinds of electromagnetic perturbations. Thus, this situation is not only bringing about a greater demand for electricity, but in addition higher levels of power quality and reliability (PQR) needs, in quantities and time frames that have not been experienced before.

About the Author

Dr Antonio Moreno-Muñoz is a full professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Universidad de Córdoba, Spain, where he is Chair of the Industrial Electronics and Power Quality R&D Group. Dr Moreno-Muñoz received his Ph.D. and B.Sc. degrees from UNED "Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia", Spain in 1998 and 1992 respectively. Since 1992 he has been at the Universidad de Córdoba. His research interests are focused on power quality, power electronics, electronic instrumentation, and usability of complex systems.