Electric Power Generation: The Changing Dimensions

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Wiley-IEEE Press, 2011, 374 pages, ISBN: 978-0-470-87266-6This book offers an analytical overview of established electric generation processes, along with the present status & improvements for meeting the strains of reconstruction. These old methods are hydro-electric, thermal & nuclear power production. The book covers climatic constraints; their affects and how they are shaping thermal production. The book also covers the main renewable energy sources, wind and PV cells and the hybrids arising out of these. It covers distributed generation which already has a large presence is now being joined by wind & PV energies. It covers their accommodation in the present system. It introduces energy stores for electricity; when they burst upon the scene in full strength are expected to revolutionize electricity production. In all the subjects covered, there are references to power marketing & how it is shaping production. There will also be a reference chapter on how the power market works.Electricity History—A Review of the Road AheadRisks, Operation, and Maintenance of Hydroelectric GeneratorsHydroelectric Generation—Pumped Storage, Minor Hydroelectric, and Oceanic-Based SystemsThermal Power Generation—Steam GeneratorsThermal Station Power EngineeringEnvironmental Constraints in Thermal Power Generation— Acid RainEnvironmental Constraints in Thermal Power Generation—Carbon and the Kyoto ProposalsNuclear Power GenerationWind Power GenerationPhotovoltaic Energy—Solar Cells and Solar Power SystemsDirect Conversion into Electricity—Fuel CellsHybrid SystemsCombined Generation—CogenerationDistributed Generation (DG) and Distributed Resources (DR)Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power SystemsEnergy Storage—Power Storage Super CapacitorsHydrogen EraBasic Structure of Power Marketing