Electrical energy is now the biggest driving force on earth. The dependence and widespread use of electricity has its equivalent pros and cons. Thus modernization of the traditional grid system in order to overcome the major setbacks is the need of…
Resilience is used to assess the ability to maintain and recover system performance in an extreme weather, which is one of the most important performance indicators of smart grid. A model for evaluating the hurricane resilience of distribution…
While power systems that can legitimately be called microgrids—locally controlled power systems that can function either as grid connected or as electrical islands—have existed since the dawn of the industry, their modern development has mostly…
Microgrids are a promising alternative to the traditional distribution systems due to their highly desirable features, such as, reliability, resiliency, and efficiency. This paper covers the design, simulation, and economic analysis of a…
In 20th century, most of our energy comes from nonrenewable energy source, coal, petroleum, oil, etc. which are used to make electricity, to heat home and to manufacture products. Because nonrenewable resources cannot be replenished, it can be used…
This chapter aims at presenting the basic definitions and classifications for polygeneration systems by especially focusing on the type of layout, fuel, type of by-product, and energy vectors. The chapter provides a comprehensive and detailed…