Grid Integration and Dynamic Impact of Wind Energy details the integration of wind energy resources to the electric grid worldwide. Authors Vijay Vittal and Raja Ayyanar include detailed coverage of the power converters and control used in interfacing electric machines and power converters used in wind generators, and extensive descriptions of power systems operation and control to accommodate large penetration of wind resources.

Key concepts will be illustrated through extensive power electronics and power systems simulations using software like MATLAB, Simulink and PLECS. The book addresses real world problems and solutions in the area of grid integration of wind resources, and will be a valuable resource for engineers and researchers working in renewable energy and power.

Offers a multidisciplinary approach to implementing wind energy, using power electronics, electric machines, power systems operation, design and control theories Addresses real world problems facing grid integration of wind through several examples and simulations Closely analyzes wind generators, power electronics and control in relation to electric grid performance, with suggestions for improvements

Autorentext

Mladen Kezunovic is Eugene E. Webb Professor of Engineering at Texas A&M University. Sakis Meliopoulos is Georgia Power Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Georgia Technical University. Vaithianathan Venkatasubramanian is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University. Vijay Vittal is Ira A. Fulton Chair Professor at School at Arizona State University.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Power Electronic Concepts.- Power Converter Topologies for Grid Interface of Wind Energy.- Control of Wind Generators.- Dynamic Models for Wind Generators.- Impact of Increased Penetration of DFIG Wind Generators on System Dynamic Performance.