Grid Integration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems [Hardcover]

Siegfried Heier (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 047197143X | ISBN-13: 978-0471971436 | Publication Date: November 13, 1998

Grid Integration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems Siegfried Heier Kassel University, Germany Translated by Rachel Waddington Swadlincote, UK Cost-effective transmission and distribution of wind power generated electricity presents a stimulating engineering challenge. Grid Integration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems addresses the technical, economic and safety issues inherent in the exploitation of wind power in a competitive electricity market. Features include:

• Conventional and new types of generators, converters and power electronics
• Comprehensive treatment of grid integration including the effect of power fluctuations on harmonics
• Focus on improved use of grid capacities and grid support for fixed-and variable-speed controlled wind power plants
• Demonstration of impedance changes in the grid caused by the coupling of wind power plants
• Power conditioning and control systems to ensure the safe operation of plants
• Discussion of energy results and expectations of profitability

Coverage includes the electrical and mechanical components of wind power plants making the book an asset to graduate students of both engineering disciplines. Illustrated guidance on the design, construction, planning and installation of wind plants will benefit engineers and consultants involved in wind energy development.

Editorial Reviews

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"…a useful addition to the literature." (Electrical Apparatus, August 2006) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Language Notes

Text: English
Original Language: German

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 406 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (November 13, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047197143X
• ISBN-13: 978-0471971436
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,232,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better in Discussing Engineering than Ackermann, April 6, 2007

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W. James D. Easton (Bonita, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grid Integration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems (Hardcover)

This should be compared to Thomas Ackermann's "Wind Power in Power Systems."

If I purchased only one, it would be Ackermann, which I think is generally more comprehensive (and bigger). That said, I would need to supplement it with a lot of specific engineering data if I wanted to do any particular analysis.

Heier gets much more into lower level engineering details. Ackermann, looks more at a general systems and regulatory environment perspective.

Both books are very good and generally easy to read, providing good overviews of "current" practise.

5.0 out of 5 stars wind power, May 12, 2009

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Ivanbrnadic "Ivan brnadic" (Bosnia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grid Integration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems (Hardcover)

Excellent book fro wind turbines.
Everything is covered from wind to power grid(turbines, generators, methods for measuring of wind speed, problems,economy....)

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grid Integration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems, June 28, 2004

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This review is from: Grid Integration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems (Hardcover)

The book is great. You can find the basic theory and description of the control systems for wind turbines applications. I just wait to have the second edition in my hands.