As the world
moves toward renewable energy sources to combat environmental and power
distribution issues, there has been a resurgence of interest in induction
generators, particularly in their use in wind and hydro power generation
systems. Induction machines operating as generators are rugged and cost
effective, and with recent advances in control and optimization, the control
design aspects are now moving from the laboratory to the desks of practicing
engineers.
Renewable Energy Systems: Design and Analysis with Induction Generators presents
the first comprehensive exposition of induction machines used for power
generation. Focusing on renewable energy applications, the authors address
virtually all aspects of the design, operation, and analysis of these systems,
from the very basics to the latest technologies, including:
" New methods of characteristics testing, aimed at reduced test time,
precision, and automation
" Reactive compensation techniques
" Control, including scalar control, vector control, and optimization
techniques for peak power tracking control
" Interconnecting induction generators to the main grid
" Behavior in the presence of switched and controlled electronic converters
" Using PSPICE, MATLAB, PSIM, C, Pascal and Excel for modeling and
simulation
Robust, economical, and low maintenance, induction generators hold outstanding
potential for helping to fulfill the world's energy needs. This book provides
the background and the tools you need to begin developing power plants and
become expert in the applications and deployment of induction generator systems.