Book Review

This book presents intuitive explanations of the principles and applications of power system resiliency. as well as a number of straightforward and practical methods for the impact analysis of risk events on power system operations. It also describes the challenges of modelling. distribution networks. optimal scheduling. multi-stage planning. deliberate attacks. …

The maritime domain and sustainable energy are two critical aspects of the twenty first century which will shape the future of humanity. Although the maritime domain is inextricably interlinked with Sustainable Energy Security (SES). many aspects are discussed in isolated silos. This book aims to fill in this gap by …

This book is a single-source reference to the issues involved in the Landauer principle. which has gained new prominence recently. due to the large amount of heat generated by today’s computers. If Landauer’s principle is correct. there may be ways to build computers that dissipate far less power (corresponding to …

This book provides a quantitative yet accessible overview of renewable energy engineering practice and the technologies that will transform our energy supply system over the coming years. Covering wind. hydro. solar thermal. photovoltaic. ocean and bioenergy. the text is suitable for engineering undergraduates as well as graduate students from other …

This volume is a problem-solving tool for engineers. researchers. students. consultants. and planners currently working in the field. as well as a detailed map of the renewables universe for those looking to expand into new technological specialties. offering the most comprehensive coverage of the subject available. The book has been …

The book is a collection of high-quality peer-reviewed research papers presented in Proceedings of International Conference on Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems (ICPERES 2014) held at Rajalakshmi Engineering College. Chennai. India.   These research papers provide the latest developments in the broad area of Power Electronics and Renewable Energy. …

The book summarizes the results of the first Europe-wide Delphi study on future developments in the energy sector. With a time horizon of 2030. this expert survey not only provides a useful perspective on long-term developments of energy technologies. but also evaluates these technologies against different sets of social values …

Reflecting the rapid growth of nanotechnology research and the potential impact of the growing energy crisis. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Through Nanotechnology provides comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge research in the energy-related fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology. which aim to improve energy efficiency and the generation of renewable energy.   …

This book introduces advanced thyristor-based shunt hybrid active power filters (HAPFs) for power quality improvement in power grids. which are characterized by a low dc-link operating voltage and a wide compensation range. This means they can overcome the high dc-link voltage requirement of conventional active power filters and the narrow …