Editor: The book is edited by Clément M. Lefebvre.
Publisher: It was published in 2007 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc., based in New York.
Mission: The book presents new and important research focused on the generation, transmission, and efficiency of electric power. It addresses the challenges of a world becoming increasingly electrified, with a focus on reliable and economic designs for transmission networks and emerging technologies like distributed generation.
The book is organized into a Short Communication followed by six specialized chapters, each contributing to the theme of power systems:
Power Quality and AI: The introductory section explores using Advanced Signal Processing (Wavelet Transform) and Artificial Intelligence (Neural Networks) to identify and measure power disturbances in current and voltage waveforms.
Distributed Multi-Generation (DMG): Chapter 1 introduces a comprehensive approach to planning small-scale plants (below 1 MW) that simultaneously produce electricity, heat, and cooling power. It details the "Lambda Analysis" and "Lambda Transforms" to model energy interactions within these systems.
Optimization Techniques: Chapter 2 discusses the use of Genetic Algorithms for solving complex power system problems, such as allocating compensating capacitors and optimizing network topology to improve security.
Coal Combustion Modeling: Chapter 3 presents a methodology for predicting coal behavior and pollutant emissions in utility boilers using Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) codes and experimental data.
Electrogasdynamic (EGD) Power Conversion: Chapter 4 examines a process that converts thermal or kinetic energy directly into electricity without moving parts, using charged particles and high-velocity gas streams
Load Modeling and Forecasting: Chapter 5 reviews new trends in forecasting techniques, including fuzzy logic and non-intrusive modeling to monitor residential consumption.
Environmental Analysis: Chapter 6 analyzes the chemical structure of soot aerosol emitted from coal pyrolysis to better understand pollutant formation.
Lambda Analysis: A central theoretical framework introduced in the book for characterizing the production and demand sides of multi-generation plants by transforming various energy vectors into equivalent values.
Efficiency and Sustainability: A strong emphasis is placed on improving energy generation efficiency and sustainability through technologies like cogeneration, trigeneration, and distributed generation.
Technological Integration: The book highlights the integration of advanced software packages and simulation tools (like MATLAB and CFD codes) to prove the effectiveness of new power quality and combustion models.
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