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This 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…mehr
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This 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.
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- Verlag: John Wiley & Sons / Wiley
- Seitenzahl: 416
- Erscheinungstermin: 24. Mai 2011
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 26mm
- Gewicht: 774g
- ISBN-13: 9780470600283
- ISBN-10: 0470600284
- Artikelnr.: 29337418
- Herstellerkennzeichnung
- Libri GmbH
- Europaallee 1
- 36244 Bad Hersfeld
- 06621 890
- Verlag: John Wiley & Sons / Wiley
- Seitenzahl: 416
- Erscheinungstermin: 24. Mai 2011
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 26mm
- Gewicht: 774g
- ISBN-13: 9780470600283
- ISBN-10: 0470600284
- Artikelnr.: 29337418
- Herstellerkennzeichnung
- Libri GmbH
- Europaallee 1
- 36244 Bad Hersfeld
- 06621 890
Digamber M. Tagare is founder and Managing Director of Madhav Capacitors Pvt. Ltd. He is responsible for bringing capacitor manufacturing technology to India, and was awarded with the title of "Father of Capacitor Industries in India" from Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA) in 2002. Mr. Tagare has published more than 100 technical papers and four books on capacitors and reactive power management. He is a member of both the National Association of Corrosion Engineers and the Electrical Research Association, as well as a Senior Life Member of the IEEE.
Foreword xxi
Preface xxv
1. Electricity History-A Review of the Road Ahead 1
1.1 History of Growth of the Electricity Business 1
1.2 Innovative Technology Developments and Growth of Conglomerates 2
1.3 Economic Growth-GDP and Electricity Consumption 3
1.4 Monopolies Develop Built-In Defects 4
1.5 Breakup of Bell Systems Leads to Unbundling 5
1.6 Importance of Renewable Energy Recognized-Wind Energy Becomes a
Challenger 7
1.7 Structural Changes 8
1.8 Cost Breakdown in the Old Model 10
1.9 Step-by-Step Restructuring 11
1.10 The New Decision Authorities 12
1.11 Open Power Marketing Now Rerestructuring Electricity Power System 13
References 13
2. Risks, Operation, and Maintenance of Hydroelectric Generators 15
2.1 The Present Scenario 15
2.2 Types and Sizes of Hydroelectricity Projects 15
2.3 Advantages of Hydroelectricity 18
2.4 Slow progress of Hydroelectricity Projects 19
2.5 Factors Propelling the Phased Progress of the Hydroelectric Industry 21
2.6 Hydro Projects Fall Short of Attracting Private Investment 22
2.7 Dam Building Progress Over a Century 22
2.8 Desirable Configuration for Hydro Projects to Attract Private
Investment 24
2.9 Operation of a Hydroelectric Plant 25
2.10 Unit Allocation within a Large HE Plant 28
2.11 Speed Control of a Water Turbine 28
2.12 Startup Process for a WTG 29
2.13 Speed Controls are Rigid 30
2.14 Speed Increase Due to Sudden Load Cutoff 30
2.15 Frequency and Harmonic Behavior After a Sudden Load Rejection 30
2.16 Effect of Penstock Pressure Pulsations 33
2.17 AC Excitation of Rotor Field 33
2.18 Unit Commitment from Hydroelectric Generators, Including Pumped
Storage Systems 34
2.19 ICMMS of Hydroelectric Generating Units 34
2.20 Controls and Communications in hydro Systems 35
2.21 General Maintenance 35
2.22 Limitations of Scheduled and Breakdown Maintenance 36
2.23 Reactive Maintenance-Key Elements 36
2.24 Key Components of an ICMMS-Case of a Hydroelectric System 37
2.25 Intelligent Electrohydraulic Servomechanism 37
2.26 Online Monitoring and Forecasting 38
2.27 Subsynchronous Resonance (SSR) and Twisting of Rotor Shafts 39
References 40
3. Hydroelectric Generation-Pumped Storage, Minor Hydroelectric, and
Oceanic-Based Systems 45
3.1 Water as an Energy Supplier and an Energy Store 45
3.2 Pumped Water Storage System for Electricity Generation 46
3.3 Operation of a Pumped Storage System 46
3.4 Pumped Storage Systems Have Limited Scope 47
3.5 Pumped Storage Systems and Wind Energy 48
3.6 Small Hydroelectric Plants (SHPs) 49
3.7 Types of SHP Projects-Sizes 49
3.8 Location-Wise Designations of SHPs 50
3.9 Components of an SHP 50
3.10 Typical Layouts of SHPs 51
3.11 Project Costs of an SHP 54
3.12 Drawing Electricity from the Ocean 55
3.13 Underwater Turbine and Column-Mounted Generator 57
3.14 Wave Energy 58
Appendix 3-1 World's Largest Hydro-Electric Projects 60
Appendix 3-2 Remote Control of the Hydroelectric System at Guri 61
References 67
4. Thermal Power Generation-Steam Generators 69
4.1 Thermal Electricity Generation Has the Largest Share-The Present
Scenario 69
4.2 Planning of Thermal Stations-Risks and Challenges 70
4.3 Cost Breakdown and Consumption Pattern of Electricity 71
4.5 Workings of a Coal-Fired Steam Generator Unit 74
4.6 Types of Boilers 76
4.7 Classification of Generating Units 78
4.8 Combined-Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) 79
References 83
5. Thermal Station Power Engineering 87
5.1 Start-Up Process of a CCPP 87
5.2 Short-Term Dynamic Response of a CCPP to Frequency Variation 88
5.3 Cascade Tripping of a CCPP Due to Frequency Excursion 88
5.4 Operation Planning to Meet Load Demands-Flow Diagram 89
5.5 Capacity Curves for Thermal Electricity Generation 90
5.6 Operational Economy Includes Fuel Considerations 92
5.7 Efficiency in Operating Practices 92
5.8 Ancillary Services Compulsorily 93
5.9 Changing Performance Requirements for Thermal Plant Operators 94
5.10 Expanding Grids Demand Tight Frequency Tolerances 95
5.11 Reserves are Important in Frequency Control 95
5.12 Reserves Based on Droop Characteristic 96
5.13 Primary Frequency Control 96
5.14 Secondary Frequency Control (SFC) 98
5.15 Tertiary Frequency Control 100
5.16 Rigid Frequency Controls are Bringing in Changes 100
5.17 Voltage Control Services 100
5.18 Voltage Measurement at POD into the Transmission System 101
5.19 Attractive Market Prices Lead to Reserves Over and Above the
Compulsory Limits 101
5.20 Importance of Operating Frequency Limits for a Thermal Generator 101
5.21 System Protection 103
5.22 Maintenance Practices 104
5.23 Challenges in Meeting Environmental Obligations 105
5.24 MHD Generators 105
Appendix 5-1 Energy Efficiency Program [36] 106
Appendix 5-2 Capability Curves of a 210 MW Generator 106
Appendix 5-3 Design of an MHD Generator System and its Output Conversion
107
References 111
6. Environmental Constraints in Thermal Power Generation- Acid Rain 115
6.1 Introduction to Acid Rain and Carbon Emissions 115
6.2 World Concern Over Environmental Pollution and Agreements to Control It
116
6.3 U.S. Clean Air Act and Amendments 116
6.4 Complying with Constraints on the SO2 Emission Rate 117
6.5 Surcharges on Emissions 120
6.6 Complying with Constraints on Denitrifying 122
6.7 Continuous-Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) 126
6.8 The European Systems: Helsinki Protocol on SO2 and Sofia Protocol on No
x 126
6.9 The Japanese Example-City-Wise and Comprehensive 127
6.10 A Plant Running Out of Emission Allowances 128
6.11 Nox Permits Are Projected as Important Players in Price Fixing of
Power in a Free Market 128
6.12 Air Pollution by Carbon Dioxide-CO2 129
Appendix 6-1 Ambient Air Quality Standards for Residential Areas 129
Appendix 6-2 Ambient Air Quality Standards for Industrial Areas 130
Appendix 6-3 Details on Desulphurization Plants in the United States 131
References 132
7. Environmental Constraints in Thermal Power Generation-Carbon and the
Kyoto Proposals 135
7.1 Continuing Growth of CO2 in the Air 135
7.2 CO2 from Different Fuels 135
7.3 CO2 Emission by Fuel Type 136
7.4 Coal has the Highest Rate of Growth Among Energy Suppliers 136
7.5 Earth's Oceans and Seas Absorb CO2 137
7.6 Developments on the Front of Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions 138
7.7 Kyoto Proposals 138
7.8 Clause 1 of Kyoto Protocol of 1998 139
7.9 Original Kyoto Proposals 139
7.10 Proposals for Parties to the 2007 Protocol 140
7.11 Project Report Needs 142
7.12 An Illustrative Validation Report 143
7.13 A Workout for Emission Factors and Emissions for a Hydro and for a
Wind Energy Installation 144
7.14 Open Skies Divided in Tons of CO2 Per Nation 145
7.15 An example of Baseline and Emission Reductions 145
7.16 Methodological Tools to Calculate the Baseline and Emission Factor 147
7.17 Tool to Calculate the Emission Factor for an Electricity System 147
7.18 Simple Operating Margins 147
7.19 Incentives for Emission Reduction 148
Appendix 7-1 Default Efficiency Factors for Power Plants 151
References 151
8. Nuclear Power Generation 153
8.1 Nuclear Power Generation Process in Brief 153
8.2 Rise, Fall, and Renaissance of Nuclear Power Plants 154
8.3 Power Uprates 155
8.4 Advantages of Nuclear Plants 156
8.5 Some Types of Nuclear Power Reactors 156
8.6 Other Types from Different Countries 157
8.7 Planning of NP Plants 157
8.8 Financial Risks in Planning 158
8.9 Operation of NP Plants 158
8.10 Safety Measures to Prevent Explosion in a Reactor Vessel 160
8.11 Prevention of Accidents 160
8.12 Class IE Equipment and Distribution Systems-Ungrounded Earthing
Systems 163
8.13 Environmental Considerations-Radiation Hazard 164
8.14 Waste Management 164
8.15 Environmental Benefits 165
8.16 Challenges for Research 166
8.17 Rapid Increase in Population Expected 166
8.18 Fast Breeder Reactors 166
Appendix 8-1 Nuclear Reactor Accident at Three Mile Island 167
Appendix 8-2 Chernobyl Accident 168
Appendix 8-3 Worldwide Capacity and Generation of Nuclear Energy 169
References 170
9. Wind Power Generation 173
9.1 Introduction to Wind 173
9.2 Operation of Wind Turbine Generators 175
9.3 Connection of Wind Energy Plants to the Grid-The Grid Code 179
9.4 American Grid Code 180
9.5 A Resistive Braking of a WTG 181
9.6 Power and PF Control 182
9.7 Modeling of a Wind Turbine Generator 182
9.8 Economics of Wind Energy 184
9.9 Capacity Factor of a WTG 186
9.10 Capacity Credit Considerations 186
9.11 Capacity Factor for WECs in a Hybrid System 187
9.12 Wind Penetration Limit 187
9.13 Wind Power Proportion 187
9.14 Wind Integration Cost in United States 188
9.15 Wind Energy Farms 188
9.16 Promoting Growth of Wind Electricity 188
9.17 Maintenance of WTG 190
9.18 UNFCCC and Wind Energy 190
References 190
10. Photovoltaic Energy-Solar Cells and Solar Power Systems 195
10.1 Photovoltaic Energy-How it Works 195
10.2 Advantages of Photovoltaic Energy 195
10.3 Disadvantages of PV Energy 196
10.4 Solar Thermal Density-Insolation 196
10.5 Output of a PV Cell 197
10.6 Variation with Ambient Temperature 197
10.7 Voltage-Versus-Current Characteristics of a Solar Cell 198
10.8 Matching the PV with the Load 199
10.9 Old Working Model of an MPPT 201
10.10 Maximizing the Output of a Solar Panel 201
10.11 Interface with a Power System 202
10.12 Power Conditioning Systems 202
10.13 Super Capacitors and Storage Batteries 204
10.14 NERC Guidelines for Connecting a PV Systm to a Grid 204
10.15 Problems of Interfacing PV Systems with the Grid 205
10.16 Penetration Percentage by a PV Energy System into a Utility Grid 206
10.17 Progress in Application of PV Energy 206
References 213
11. Direct Conversion into Electricity-Fuel Cells 217
11.1 Fuel Cells Bypass Intermediate Steps in the Production of Electrical
Energy 217
11.2 Working of a Fuel Cell 217
11.3 A Reformer for Getting Hydrogen from Methane 218
11.4 Fuels for a Fuel Cell 219
11.5 Fuel Cells on the Forefront of Development 220
11.6 Comparison between Fuel Cells 221
11.7 Typical Characteristics of Various Fuel Cells 221
11.8 Developments in Fuel Cells 223
11.9 Applications of Fuel Cells 224
11.10 An SOFC-Gas Turbine System 225
11.11 Efficiencies of Various Systems in Thermal Power Generation
Technologies 227
References 228
12. Hybrid Systems 231
12.1 Coupling of Energy Sources 231
12.2 What Exactly are Hybrids? 231
12.3 Stand-Alone Hybrid Power Systems 232
12.4 Use of Renewable Sources of Energy in Mexico-San Antonio Aqua Bendita
234
12.5 Some Definitions 235
12.6 Cost Balance Between PV Cells and Storage Batteries 236
12.7 Hybrids Incorporating Fuel Cells 237
12.8 Midsea Hybrids 238
12.9 Workings of a WTG and Diesel Generator 238
12.10 Wind Energy Penetration Limit 240
12.11 Wind Power-Fuel Cell Hybrids 240
12.12 Interfacing Nonconventional Energy Sources with Utility
Systems-Static Power Controllers (SPCs) 241
12.13 Protective Controls Between a Utility and a Newcomer 241
References 243
13. Combined Generation-Cogeneration 247
13.1 Definition and Scope 247
13.2 Rise of Cogeneration 248
13.3 Basic Purpose of Cogeneration 248
13.4 Three Types of Cogenerators 248
13.5 Advantages Offered by Cogeneration 249
13.6 Planning of Cogeneration 250
13.7 Economic Objectives for a Cogenerator 253
13.8 Operation of Cogenerators 254
13.9 Working Together with Cogeneration 256
13.10 Islanding of Cogeneration Section 260
13.11 Environmental Considerations 262
13.12 Cogeneration in Brazil 263
Appendix 13-1 A Typical Cogenerating System for a High-Tech, Science-Based
Industrial Park in Taiwan 264
Appendix 13-2 NERC Directive 266
Appendix 13-3 Combined Power Generation and Captive Power 268
Appendix 13-4 Cogeneration in Sugar Mills in India 269
References 270
14. Distributed Generation (DG) and Distributed Resources (DR) 275
14.1 Definition and Scope 275
14.2 Who are the Players in Distribution Generation? 276
14.3 Prominent Features of DRs 276
14.4 Types of DGs 276
14.5 Push Factors, Stay-Put Costs, and Investment Prospects for
Electricitym 278
14.6 Investment Options 278
14.7 Planning Sites for a DG 282
14.8 Operation of DGs in an Electric Power System 284
14.9 Islanding of an EPS Section from the Main Body 289
14.10 Allowable Penetration Levels by DRs 291
14.11 Synchronous Generator as a DG with Excitation Controls 292
14.12 How Can a DG Earn Profits? 293
14.13 Scope for Gas-Based DGs 293
14.14 Diesel Generators 293
14.15 Evaluation of Service Rendered by Stand-by DGs 294
14.16 Reliability Cost for a DG Set 294
14.17 Maintenance and Protection of Diesel Generators 295
14.18 UK Policy on Generation of Low-Carbon Electricity 296
References 297
15. Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems 301
15.1 Scope 301
15.2 Definitions per IEEE Std 1547-2003 302
15.3 DR Ceases to Energize the Area EPS 302
15.4 Protective Devices 302
15.5 Schematic of an Interconnection Between a DR and an Area EPS 302
15.6 Restraints on a DR Operator 302
15.7 Responsibilities and Liabilities of EPS Area Operators 303
15.8 Power Quality Windows 304
15.9 Limitation of DC Injection 306
15.10 Islanding of a Local-Area EPS that Includes a DR 306
15.11 Reconnection 308
15.12 Safety Aspects 309
15.13 Testing of Interconnecting Equipment 309
15.14 Interconnections Will be Important in Tomorrow's Scenario 309
Appendix 15-1 CBIP Standard Recommendation, Extracts from Publication 2517,
July 1996 [4] 310
References 311
16. Energy Storage-Power Storage Super Capacitors 315
16.1 Energy Storage and the Future for Renewable Energy Sources 315
16.2 Advantages of Energy Storage 315
16.3 Factors for Choosing Type and Rating of a Storage System 316
16.4 Nature of Support by Electricity Storage Systems 317
16.5 Load Density, Short-Circuit Capacity, and Storage of Energy 318
16.6 Photovoltaic Energy-PV Energy in Residential Applications 318
16.7 Maximum PV Penetration and Maximum Allowable Storage go Hand in Hand
319
16.8 Planning the Size of a Store for PV Inclusion in a Distribution System
319
16.9 Types of Storage Devices for PV Systems 321
16.10 Wind Energy 322
16.11 Storage Technologies 323
16.12 Determining the Size Storage for Wind Power 323
16.13 Control Modes for Stores and WTG 323
16.14 Energy Rating of Stores 328
16.15 Categories of Energy Storages 329
Appendix 16-1 A Supercapacitor 330
References 334
17. Hydrogen Era 337
17.1 Fossil-Based Fuels 337
17.2 Hydrogen Properties 337
17.3 Hydrogen Advantages 338
17.4 Production of Hydrogen 340
17.5 Potential Market Segments for Hydrogen 342
17.6 Present Roadblocks to use of Hydrogen 342
17.7 Governments Envision a Hydrogen Era 343
17.8 An Example to Consider 343
Appendix 17-1 Proceedings of the National Hydrogen Energy Road Map,
Workshop Arranged by U.S. DOE 343
Appendix 17-2 HTGR Knowledge Base 347
References 347
18. Basic Structure of Power Marketing 351
18.1 Reconstruction of the Electricity Business 351
18.2 Unbundling of Old Monopoly 352
18.3 Open Access to Critical Facilities 352
18.4 How Does the New System Work? 353
18.5 Market Participants and Their Functions 353
18.6 New Key Personnel 354
18.7 Role of a Regulator or Regulatory Commission 355
18.8 Tools for the System Operator 355
18.9 Secondary Markets 365
18.10 Free Market Objectives 356
18.11 Success of the Free Market 357
18.12 How Do Electricity Markets Operate? 358
18.13 Flow of Operating Funds 358
18.14 Effect of Reconstruction on Electricity Business-Capital Investment
Prospects 358
18.15 National Grid Transmission System 361
Appendix 18-1 A Vast Array of Tools to Support Tomorrow's Market
Participants 361
References 363
19. Looking into the Future 365
Index 367
Preface xxv
1. Electricity History-A Review of the Road Ahead 1
1.1 History of Growth of the Electricity Business 1
1.2 Innovative Technology Developments and Growth of Conglomerates 2
1.3 Economic Growth-GDP and Electricity Consumption 3
1.4 Monopolies Develop Built-In Defects 4
1.5 Breakup of Bell Systems Leads to Unbundling 5
1.6 Importance of Renewable Energy Recognized-Wind Energy Becomes a
Challenger 7
1.7 Structural Changes 8
1.8 Cost Breakdown in the Old Model 10
1.9 Step-by-Step Restructuring 11
1.10 The New Decision Authorities 12
1.11 Open Power Marketing Now Rerestructuring Electricity Power System 13
References 13
2. Risks, Operation, and Maintenance of Hydroelectric Generators 15
2.1 The Present Scenario 15
2.2 Types and Sizes of Hydroelectricity Projects 15
2.3 Advantages of Hydroelectricity 18
2.4 Slow progress of Hydroelectricity Projects 19
2.5 Factors Propelling the Phased Progress of the Hydroelectric Industry 21
2.6 Hydro Projects Fall Short of Attracting Private Investment 22
2.7 Dam Building Progress Over a Century 22
2.8 Desirable Configuration for Hydro Projects to Attract Private
Investment 24
2.9 Operation of a Hydroelectric Plant 25
2.10 Unit Allocation within a Large HE Plant 28
2.11 Speed Control of a Water Turbine 28
2.12 Startup Process for a WTG 29
2.13 Speed Controls are Rigid 30
2.14 Speed Increase Due to Sudden Load Cutoff 30
2.15 Frequency and Harmonic Behavior After a Sudden Load Rejection 30
2.16 Effect of Penstock Pressure Pulsations 33
2.17 AC Excitation of Rotor Field 33
2.18 Unit Commitment from Hydroelectric Generators, Including Pumped
Storage Systems 34
2.19 ICMMS of Hydroelectric Generating Units 34
2.20 Controls and Communications in hydro Systems 35
2.21 General Maintenance 35
2.22 Limitations of Scheduled and Breakdown Maintenance 36
2.23 Reactive Maintenance-Key Elements 36
2.24 Key Components of an ICMMS-Case of a Hydroelectric System 37
2.25 Intelligent Electrohydraulic Servomechanism 37
2.26 Online Monitoring and Forecasting 38
2.27 Subsynchronous Resonance (SSR) and Twisting of Rotor Shafts 39
References 40
3. Hydroelectric Generation-Pumped Storage, Minor Hydroelectric, and
Oceanic-Based Systems 45
3.1 Water as an Energy Supplier and an Energy Store 45
3.2 Pumped Water Storage System for Electricity Generation 46
3.3 Operation of a Pumped Storage System 46
3.4 Pumped Storage Systems Have Limited Scope 47
3.5 Pumped Storage Systems and Wind Energy 48
3.6 Small Hydroelectric Plants (SHPs) 49
3.7 Types of SHP Projects-Sizes 49
3.8 Location-Wise Designations of SHPs 50
3.9 Components of an SHP 50
3.10 Typical Layouts of SHPs 51
3.11 Project Costs of an SHP 54
3.12 Drawing Electricity from the Ocean 55
3.13 Underwater Turbine and Column-Mounted Generator 57
3.14 Wave Energy 58
Appendix 3-1 World's Largest Hydro-Electric Projects 60
Appendix 3-2 Remote Control of the Hydroelectric System at Guri 61
References 67
4. Thermal Power Generation-Steam Generators 69
4.1 Thermal Electricity Generation Has the Largest Share-The Present
Scenario 69
4.2 Planning of Thermal Stations-Risks and Challenges 70
4.3 Cost Breakdown and Consumption Pattern of Electricity 71
4.5 Workings of a Coal-Fired Steam Generator Unit 74
4.6 Types of Boilers 76
4.7 Classification of Generating Units 78
4.8 Combined-Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) 79
References 83
5. Thermal Station Power Engineering 87
5.1 Start-Up Process of a CCPP 87
5.2 Short-Term Dynamic Response of a CCPP to Frequency Variation 88
5.3 Cascade Tripping of a CCPP Due to Frequency Excursion 88
5.4 Operation Planning to Meet Load Demands-Flow Diagram 89
5.5 Capacity Curves for Thermal Electricity Generation 90
5.6 Operational Economy Includes Fuel Considerations 92
5.7 Efficiency in Operating Practices 92
5.8 Ancillary Services Compulsorily 93
5.9 Changing Performance Requirements for Thermal Plant Operators 94
5.10 Expanding Grids Demand Tight Frequency Tolerances 95
5.11 Reserves are Important in Frequency Control 95
5.12 Reserves Based on Droop Characteristic 96
5.13 Primary Frequency Control 96
5.14 Secondary Frequency Control (SFC) 98
5.15 Tertiary Frequency Control 100
5.16 Rigid Frequency Controls are Bringing in Changes 100
5.17 Voltage Control Services 100
5.18 Voltage Measurement at POD into the Transmission System 101
5.19 Attractive Market Prices Lead to Reserves Over and Above the
Compulsory Limits 101
5.20 Importance of Operating Frequency Limits for a Thermal Generator 101
5.21 System Protection 103
5.22 Maintenance Practices 104
5.23 Challenges in Meeting Environmental Obligations 105
5.24 MHD Generators 105
Appendix 5-1 Energy Efficiency Program [36] 106
Appendix 5-2 Capability Curves of a 210 MW Generator 106
Appendix 5-3 Design of an MHD Generator System and its Output Conversion
107
References 111
6. Environmental Constraints in Thermal Power Generation- Acid Rain 115
6.1 Introduction to Acid Rain and Carbon Emissions 115
6.2 World Concern Over Environmental Pollution and Agreements to Control It
116
6.3 U.S. Clean Air Act and Amendments 116
6.4 Complying with Constraints on the SO2 Emission Rate 117
6.5 Surcharges on Emissions 120
6.6 Complying with Constraints on Denitrifying 122
6.7 Continuous-Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) 126
6.8 The European Systems: Helsinki Protocol on SO2 and Sofia Protocol on No
x 126
6.9 The Japanese Example-City-Wise and Comprehensive 127
6.10 A Plant Running Out of Emission Allowances 128
6.11 Nox Permits Are Projected as Important Players in Price Fixing of
Power in a Free Market 128
6.12 Air Pollution by Carbon Dioxide-CO2 129
Appendix 6-1 Ambient Air Quality Standards for Residential Areas 129
Appendix 6-2 Ambient Air Quality Standards for Industrial Areas 130
Appendix 6-3 Details on Desulphurization Plants in the United States 131
References 132
7. Environmental Constraints in Thermal Power Generation-Carbon and the
Kyoto Proposals 135
7.1 Continuing Growth of CO2 in the Air 135
7.2 CO2 from Different Fuels 135
7.3 CO2 Emission by Fuel Type 136
7.4 Coal has the Highest Rate of Growth Among Energy Suppliers 136
7.5 Earth's Oceans and Seas Absorb CO2 137
7.6 Developments on the Front of Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions 138
7.7 Kyoto Proposals 138
7.8 Clause 1 of Kyoto Protocol of 1998 139
7.9 Original Kyoto Proposals 139
7.10 Proposals for Parties to the 2007 Protocol 140
7.11 Project Report Needs 142
7.12 An Illustrative Validation Report 143
7.13 A Workout for Emission Factors and Emissions for a Hydro and for a
Wind Energy Installation 144
7.14 Open Skies Divided in Tons of CO2 Per Nation 145
7.15 An example of Baseline and Emission Reductions 145
7.16 Methodological Tools to Calculate the Baseline and Emission Factor 147
7.17 Tool to Calculate the Emission Factor for an Electricity System 147
7.18 Simple Operating Margins 147
7.19 Incentives for Emission Reduction 148
Appendix 7-1 Default Efficiency Factors for Power Plants 151
References 151
8. Nuclear Power Generation 153
8.1 Nuclear Power Generation Process in Brief 153
8.2 Rise, Fall, and Renaissance of Nuclear Power Plants 154
8.3 Power Uprates 155
8.4 Advantages of Nuclear Plants 156
8.5 Some Types of Nuclear Power Reactors 156
8.6 Other Types from Different Countries 157
8.7 Planning of NP Plants 157
8.8 Financial Risks in Planning 158
8.9 Operation of NP Plants 158
8.10 Safety Measures to Prevent Explosion in a Reactor Vessel 160
8.11 Prevention of Accidents 160
8.12 Class IE Equipment and Distribution Systems-Ungrounded Earthing
Systems 163
8.13 Environmental Considerations-Radiation Hazard 164
8.14 Waste Management 164
8.15 Environmental Benefits 165
8.16 Challenges for Research 166
8.17 Rapid Increase in Population Expected 166
8.18 Fast Breeder Reactors 166
Appendix 8-1 Nuclear Reactor Accident at Three Mile Island 167
Appendix 8-2 Chernobyl Accident 168
Appendix 8-3 Worldwide Capacity and Generation of Nuclear Energy 169
References 170
9. Wind Power Generation 173
9.1 Introduction to Wind 173
9.2 Operation of Wind Turbine Generators 175
9.3 Connection of Wind Energy Plants to the Grid-The Grid Code 179
9.4 American Grid Code 180
9.5 A Resistive Braking of a WTG 181
9.6 Power and PF Control 182
9.7 Modeling of a Wind Turbine Generator 182
9.8 Economics of Wind Energy 184
9.9 Capacity Factor of a WTG 186
9.10 Capacity Credit Considerations 186
9.11 Capacity Factor for WECs in a Hybrid System 187
9.12 Wind Penetration Limit 187
9.13 Wind Power Proportion 187
9.14 Wind Integration Cost in United States 188
9.15 Wind Energy Farms 188
9.16 Promoting Growth of Wind Electricity 188
9.17 Maintenance of WTG 190
9.18 UNFCCC and Wind Energy 190
References 190
10. Photovoltaic Energy-Solar Cells and Solar Power Systems 195
10.1 Photovoltaic Energy-How it Works 195
10.2 Advantages of Photovoltaic Energy 195
10.3 Disadvantages of PV Energy 196
10.4 Solar Thermal Density-Insolation 196
10.5 Output of a PV Cell 197
10.6 Variation with Ambient Temperature 197
10.7 Voltage-Versus-Current Characteristics of a Solar Cell 198
10.8 Matching the PV with the Load 199
10.9 Old Working Model of an MPPT 201
10.10 Maximizing the Output of a Solar Panel 201
10.11 Interface with a Power System 202
10.12 Power Conditioning Systems 202
10.13 Super Capacitors and Storage Batteries 204
10.14 NERC Guidelines for Connecting a PV Systm to a Grid 204
10.15 Problems of Interfacing PV Systems with the Grid 205
10.16 Penetration Percentage by a PV Energy System into a Utility Grid 206
10.17 Progress in Application of PV Energy 206
References 213
11. Direct Conversion into Electricity-Fuel Cells 217
11.1 Fuel Cells Bypass Intermediate Steps in the Production of Electrical
Energy 217
11.2 Working of a Fuel Cell 217
11.3 A Reformer for Getting Hydrogen from Methane 218
11.4 Fuels for a Fuel Cell 219
11.5 Fuel Cells on the Forefront of Development 220
11.6 Comparison between Fuel Cells 221
11.7 Typical Characteristics of Various Fuel Cells 221
11.8 Developments in Fuel Cells 223
11.9 Applications of Fuel Cells 224
11.10 An SOFC-Gas Turbine System 225
11.11 Efficiencies of Various Systems in Thermal Power Generation
Technologies 227
References 228
12. Hybrid Systems 231
12.1 Coupling of Energy Sources 231
12.2 What Exactly are Hybrids? 231
12.3 Stand-Alone Hybrid Power Systems 232
12.4 Use of Renewable Sources of Energy in Mexico-San Antonio Aqua Bendita
234
12.5 Some Definitions 235
12.6 Cost Balance Between PV Cells and Storage Batteries 236
12.7 Hybrids Incorporating Fuel Cells 237
12.8 Midsea Hybrids 238
12.9 Workings of a WTG and Diesel Generator 238
12.10 Wind Energy Penetration Limit 240
12.11 Wind Power-Fuel Cell Hybrids 240
12.12 Interfacing Nonconventional Energy Sources with Utility
Systems-Static Power Controllers (SPCs) 241
12.13 Protective Controls Between a Utility and a Newcomer 241
References 243
13. Combined Generation-Cogeneration 247
13.1 Definition and Scope 247
13.2 Rise of Cogeneration 248
13.3 Basic Purpose of Cogeneration 248
13.4 Three Types of Cogenerators 248
13.5 Advantages Offered by Cogeneration 249
13.6 Planning of Cogeneration 250
13.7 Economic Objectives for a Cogenerator 253
13.8 Operation of Cogenerators 254
13.9 Working Together with Cogeneration 256
13.10 Islanding of Cogeneration Section 260
13.11 Environmental Considerations 262
13.12 Cogeneration in Brazil 263
Appendix 13-1 A Typical Cogenerating System for a High-Tech, Science-Based
Industrial Park in Taiwan 264
Appendix 13-2 NERC Directive 266
Appendix 13-3 Combined Power Generation and Captive Power 268
Appendix 13-4 Cogeneration in Sugar Mills in India 269
References 270
14. Distributed Generation (DG) and Distributed Resources (DR) 275
14.1 Definition and Scope 275
14.2 Who are the Players in Distribution Generation? 276
14.3 Prominent Features of DRs 276
14.4 Types of DGs 276
14.5 Push Factors, Stay-Put Costs, and Investment Prospects for
Electricitym 278
14.6 Investment Options 278
14.7 Planning Sites for a DG 282
14.8 Operation of DGs in an Electric Power System 284
14.9 Islanding of an EPS Section from the Main Body 289
14.10 Allowable Penetration Levels by DRs 291
14.11 Synchronous Generator as a DG with Excitation Controls 292
14.12 How Can a DG Earn Profits? 293
14.13 Scope for Gas-Based DGs 293
14.14 Diesel Generators 293
14.15 Evaluation of Service Rendered by Stand-by DGs 294
14.16 Reliability Cost for a DG Set 294
14.17 Maintenance and Protection of Diesel Generators 295
14.18 UK Policy on Generation of Low-Carbon Electricity 296
References 297
15. Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems 301
15.1 Scope 301
15.2 Definitions per IEEE Std 1547-2003 302
15.3 DR Ceases to Energize the Area EPS 302
15.4 Protective Devices 302
15.5 Schematic of an Interconnection Between a DR and an Area EPS 302
15.6 Restraints on a DR Operator 302
15.7 Responsibilities and Liabilities of EPS Area Operators 303
15.8 Power Quality Windows 304
15.9 Limitation of DC Injection 306
15.10 Islanding of a Local-Area EPS that Includes a DR 306
15.11 Reconnection 308
15.12 Safety Aspects 309
15.13 Testing of Interconnecting Equipment 309
15.14 Interconnections Will be Important in Tomorrow's Scenario 309
Appendix 15-1 CBIP Standard Recommendation, Extracts from Publication 2517,
July 1996 [4] 310
References 311
16. Energy Storage-Power Storage Super Capacitors 315
16.1 Energy Storage and the Future for Renewable Energy Sources 315
16.2 Advantages of Energy Storage 315
16.3 Factors for Choosing Type and Rating of a Storage System 316
16.4 Nature of Support by Electricity Storage Systems 317
16.5 Load Density, Short-Circuit Capacity, and Storage of Energy 318
16.6 Photovoltaic Energy-PV Energy in Residential Applications 318
16.7 Maximum PV Penetration and Maximum Allowable Storage go Hand in Hand
319
16.8 Planning the Size of a Store for PV Inclusion in a Distribution System
319
16.9 Types of Storage Devices for PV Systems 321
16.10 Wind Energy 322
16.11 Storage Technologies 323
16.12 Determining the Size Storage for Wind Power 323
16.13 Control Modes for Stores and WTG 323
16.14 Energy Rating of Stores 328
16.15 Categories of Energy Storages 329
Appendix 16-1 A Supercapacitor 330
References 334
17. Hydrogen Era 337
17.1 Fossil-Based Fuels 337
17.2 Hydrogen Properties 337
17.3 Hydrogen Advantages 338
17.4 Production of Hydrogen 340
17.5 Potential Market Segments for Hydrogen 342
17.6 Present Roadblocks to use of Hydrogen 342
17.7 Governments Envision a Hydrogen Era 343
17.8 An Example to Consider 343
Appendix 17-1 Proceedings of the National Hydrogen Energy Road Map,
Workshop Arranged by U.S. DOE 343
Appendix 17-2 HTGR Knowledge Base 347
References 347
18. Basic Structure of Power Marketing 351
18.1 Reconstruction of the Electricity Business 351
18.2 Unbundling of Old Monopoly 352
18.3 Open Access to Critical Facilities 352
18.4 How Does the New System Work? 353
18.5 Market Participants and Their Functions 353
18.6 New Key Personnel 354
18.7 Role of a Regulator or Regulatory Commission 355
18.8 Tools for the System Operator 355
18.9 Secondary Markets 365
18.10 Free Market Objectives 356
18.11 Success of the Free Market 357
18.12 How Do Electricity Markets Operate? 358
18.13 Flow of Operating Funds 358
18.14 Effect of Reconstruction on Electricity Business-Capital Investment
Prospects 358
18.15 National Grid Transmission System 361
Appendix 18-1 A Vast Array of Tools to Support Tomorrow's Market
Participants 361
References 363
19. Looking into the Future 365
Index 367
Foreword xxi
Preface xxv
1. Electricity History-A Review of the Road Ahead 1
1.1 History of Growth of the Electricity Business 1
1.2 Innovative Technology Developments and Growth of Conglomerates 2
1.3 Economic Growth-GDP and Electricity Consumption 3
1.4 Monopolies Develop Built-In Defects 4
1.5 Breakup of Bell Systems Leads to Unbundling 5
1.6 Importance of Renewable Energy Recognized-Wind Energy Becomes a
Challenger 7
1.7 Structural Changes 8
1.8 Cost Breakdown in the Old Model 10
1.9 Step-by-Step Restructuring 11
1.10 The New Decision Authorities 12
1.11 Open Power Marketing Now Rerestructuring Electricity Power System 13
References 13
2. Risks, Operation, and Maintenance of Hydroelectric Generators 15
2.1 The Present Scenario 15
2.2 Types and Sizes of Hydroelectricity Projects 15
2.3 Advantages of Hydroelectricity 18
2.4 Slow progress of Hydroelectricity Projects 19
2.5 Factors Propelling the Phased Progress of the Hydroelectric Industry 21
2.6 Hydro Projects Fall Short of Attracting Private Investment 22
2.7 Dam Building Progress Over a Century 22
2.8 Desirable Configuration for Hydro Projects to Attract Private
Investment 24
2.9 Operation of a Hydroelectric Plant 25
2.10 Unit Allocation within a Large HE Plant 28
2.11 Speed Control of a Water Turbine 28
2.12 Startup Process for a WTG 29
2.13 Speed Controls are Rigid 30
2.14 Speed Increase Due to Sudden Load Cutoff 30
2.15 Frequency and Harmonic Behavior After a Sudden Load Rejection 30
2.16 Effect of Penstock Pressure Pulsations 33
2.17 AC Excitation of Rotor Field 33
2.18 Unit Commitment from Hydroelectric Generators, Including Pumped
Storage Systems 34
2.19 ICMMS of Hydroelectric Generating Units 34
2.20 Controls and Communications in hydro Systems 35
2.21 General Maintenance 35
2.22 Limitations of Scheduled and Breakdown Maintenance 36
2.23 Reactive Maintenance-Key Elements 36
2.24 Key Components of an ICMMS-Case of a Hydroelectric System 37
2.25 Intelligent Electrohydraulic Servomechanism 37
2.26 Online Monitoring and Forecasting 38
2.27 Subsynchronous Resonance (SSR) and Twisting of Rotor Shafts 39
References 40
3. Hydroelectric Generation-Pumped Storage, Minor Hydroelectric, and
Oceanic-Based Systems 45
3.1 Water as an Energy Supplier and an Energy Store 45
3.2 Pumped Water Storage System for Electricity Generation 46
3.3 Operation of a Pumped Storage System 46
3.4 Pumped Storage Systems Have Limited Scope 47
3.5 Pumped Storage Systems and Wind Energy 48
3.6 Small Hydroelectric Plants (SHPs) 49
3.7 Types of SHP Projects-Sizes 49
3.8 Location-Wise Designations of SHPs 50
3.9 Components of an SHP 50
3.10 Typical Layouts of SHPs 51
3.11 Project Costs of an SHP 54
3.12 Drawing Electricity from the Ocean 55
3.13 Underwater Turbine and Column-Mounted Generator 57
3.14 Wave Energy 58
Appendix 3-1 World's Largest Hydro-Electric Projects 60
Appendix 3-2 Remote Control of the Hydroelectric System at Guri 61
References 67
4. Thermal Power Generation-Steam Generators 69
4.1 Thermal Electricity Generation Has the Largest Share-The Present
Scenario 69
4.2 Planning of Thermal Stations-Risks and Challenges 70
4.3 Cost Breakdown and Consumption Pattern of Electricity 71
4.5 Workings of a Coal-Fired Steam Generator Unit 74
4.6 Types of Boilers 76
4.7 Classification of Generating Units 78
4.8 Combined-Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) 79
References 83
5. Thermal Station Power Engineering 87
5.1 Start-Up Process of a CCPP 87
5.2 Short-Term Dynamic Response of a CCPP to Frequency Variation 88
5.3 Cascade Tripping of a CCPP Due to Frequency Excursion 88
5.4 Operation Planning to Meet Load Demands-Flow Diagram 89
5.5 Capacity Curves for Thermal Electricity Generation 90
5.6 Operational Economy Includes Fuel Considerations 92
5.7 Efficiency in Operating Practices 92
5.8 Ancillary Services Compulsorily 93
5.9 Changing Performance Requirements for Thermal Plant Operators 94
5.10 Expanding Grids Demand Tight Frequency Tolerances 95
5.11 Reserves are Important in Frequency Control 95
5.12 Reserves Based on Droop Characteristic 96
5.13 Primary Frequency Control 96
5.14 Secondary Frequency Control (SFC) 98
5.15 Tertiary Frequency Control 100
5.16 Rigid Frequency Controls are Bringing in Changes 100
5.17 Voltage Control Services 100
5.18 Voltage Measurement at POD into the Transmission System 101
5.19 Attractive Market Prices Lead to Reserves Over and Above the
Compulsory Limits 101
5.20 Importance of Operating Frequency Limits for a Thermal Generator 101
5.21 System Protection 103
5.22 Maintenance Practices 104
5.23 Challenges in Meeting Environmental Obligations 105
5.24 MHD Generators 105
Appendix 5-1 Energy Efficiency Program [36] 106
Appendix 5-2 Capability Curves of a 210 MW Generator 106
Appendix 5-3 Design of an MHD Generator System and its Output Conversion
107
References 111
6. Environmental Constraints in Thermal Power Generation- Acid Rain 115
6.1 Introduction to Acid Rain and Carbon Emissions 115
6.2 World Concern Over Environmental Pollution and Agreements to Control It
116
6.3 U.S. Clean Air Act and Amendments 116
6.4 Complying with Constraints on the SO2 Emission Rate 117
6.5 Surcharges on Emissions 120
6.6 Complying with Constraints on Denitrifying 122
6.7 Continuous-Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) 126
6.8 The European Systems: Helsinki Protocol on SO2 and Sofia Protocol on No
x 126
6.9 The Japanese Example-City-Wise and Comprehensive 127
6.10 A Plant Running Out of Emission Allowances 128
6.11 Nox Permits Are Projected as Important Players in Price Fixing of
Power in a Free Market 128
6.12 Air Pollution by Carbon Dioxide-CO2 129
Appendix 6-1 Ambient Air Quality Standards for Residential Areas 129
Appendix 6-2 Ambient Air Quality Standards for Industrial Areas 130
Appendix 6-3 Details on Desulphurization Plants in the United States 131
References 132
7. Environmental Constraints in Thermal Power Generation-Carbon and the
Kyoto Proposals 135
7.1 Continuing Growth of CO2 in the Air 135
7.2 CO2 from Different Fuels 135
7.3 CO2 Emission by Fuel Type 136
7.4 Coal has the Highest Rate of Growth Among Energy Suppliers 136
7.5 Earth's Oceans and Seas Absorb CO2 137
7.6 Developments on the Front of Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions 138
7.7 Kyoto Proposals 138
7.8 Clause 1 of Kyoto Protocol of 1998 139
7.9 Original Kyoto Proposals 139
7.10 Proposals for Parties to the 2007 Protocol 140
7.11 Project Report Needs 142
7.12 An Illustrative Validation Report 143
7.13 A Workout for Emission Factors and Emissions for a Hydro and for a
Wind Energy Installation 144
7.14 Open Skies Divided in Tons of CO2 Per Nation 145
7.15 An example of Baseline and Emission Reductions 145
7.16 Methodological Tools to Calculate the Baseline and Emission Factor 147
7.17 Tool to Calculate the Emission Factor for an Electricity System 147
7.18 Simple Operating Margins 147
7.19 Incentives for Emission Reduction 148
Appendix 7-1 Default Efficiency Factors for Power Plants 151
References 151
8. Nuclear Power Generation 153
8.1 Nuclear Power Generation Process in Brief 153
8.2 Rise, Fall, and Renaissance of Nuclear Power Plants 154
8.3 Power Uprates 155
8.4 Advantages of Nuclear Plants 156
8.5 Some Types of Nuclear Power Reactors 156
8.6 Other Types from Different Countries 157
8.7 Planning of NP Plants 157
8.8 Financial Risks in Planning 158
8.9 Operation of NP Plants 158
8.10 Safety Measures to Prevent Explosion in a Reactor Vessel 160
8.11 Prevention of Accidents 160
8.12 Class IE Equipment and Distribution Systems-Ungrounded Earthing
Systems 163
8.13 Environmental Considerations-Radiation Hazard 164
8.14 Waste Management 164
8.15 Environmental Benefits 165
8.16 Challenges for Research 166
8.17 Rapid Increase in Population Expected 166
8.18 Fast Breeder Reactors 166
Appendix 8-1 Nuclear Reactor Accident at Three Mile Island 167
Appendix 8-2 Chernobyl Accident 168
Appendix 8-3 Worldwide Capacity and Generation of Nuclear Energy 169
References 170
9. Wind Power Generation 173
9.1 Introduction to Wind 173
9.2 Operation of Wind Turbine Generators 175
9.3 Connection of Wind Energy Plants to the Grid-The Grid Code 179
9.4 American Grid Code 180
9.5 A Resistive Braking of a WTG 181
9.6 Power and PF Control 182
9.7 Modeling of a Wind Turbine Generator 182
9.8 Economics of Wind Energy 184
9.9 Capacity Factor of a WTG 186
9.10 Capacity Credit Considerations 186
9.11 Capacity Factor for WECs in a Hybrid System 187
9.12 Wind Penetration Limit 187
9.13 Wind Power Proportion 187
9.14 Wind Integration Cost in United States 188
9.15 Wind Energy Farms 188
9.16 Promoting Growth of Wind Electricity 188
9.17 Maintenance of WTG 190
9.18 UNFCCC and Wind Energy 190
References 190
10. Photovoltaic Energy-Solar Cells and Solar Power Systems 195
10.1 Photovoltaic Energy-How it Works 195
10.2 Advantages of Photovoltaic Energy 195
10.3 Disadvantages of PV Energy 196
10.4 Solar Thermal Density-Insolation 196
10.5 Output of a PV Cell 197
10.6 Variation with Ambient Temperature 197
10.7 Voltage-Versus-Current Characteristics of a Solar Cell 198
10.8 Matching the PV with the Load 199
10.9 Old Working Model of an MPPT 201
10.10 Maximizing the Output of a Solar Panel 201
10.11 Interface with a Power System 202
10.12 Power Conditioning Systems 202
10.13 Super Capacitors and Storage Batteries 204
10.14 NERC Guidelines for Connecting a PV Systm to a Grid 204
10.15 Problems of Interfacing PV Systems with the Grid 205
10.16 Penetration Percentage by a PV Energy System into a Utility Grid 206
10.17 Progress in Application of PV Energy 206
References 213
11. Direct Conversion into Electricity-Fuel Cells 217
11.1 Fuel Cells Bypass Intermediate Steps in the Production of Electrical
Energy 217
11.2 Working of a Fuel Cell 217
11.3 A Reformer for Getting Hydrogen from Methane 218
11.4 Fuels for a Fuel Cell 219
11.5 Fuel Cells on the Forefront of Development 220
11.6 Comparison between Fuel Cells 221
11.7 Typical Characteristics of Various Fuel Cells 221
11.8 Developments in Fuel Cells 223
11.9 Applications of Fuel Cells 224
11.10 An SOFC-Gas Turbine System 225
11.11 Efficiencies of Various Systems in Thermal Power Generation
Technologies 227
References 228
12. Hybrid Systems 231
12.1 Coupling of Energy Sources 231
12.2 What Exactly are Hybrids? 231
12.3 Stand-Alone Hybrid Power Systems 232
12.4 Use of Renewable Sources of Energy in Mexico-San Antonio Aqua Bendita
234
12.5 Some Definitions 235
12.6 Cost Balance Between PV Cells and Storage Batteries 236
12.7 Hybrids Incorporating Fuel Cells 237
12.8 Midsea Hybrids 238
12.9 Workings of a WTG and Diesel Generator 238
12.10 Wind Energy Penetration Limit 240
12.11 Wind Power-Fuel Cell Hybrids 240
12.12 Interfacing Nonconventional Energy Sources with Utility
Systems-Static Power Controllers (SPCs) 241
12.13 Protective Controls Between a Utility and a Newcomer 241
References 243
13. Combined Generation-Cogeneration 247
13.1 Definition and Scope 247
13.2 Rise of Cogeneration 248
13.3 Basic Purpose of Cogeneration 248
13.4 Three Types of Cogenerators 248
13.5 Advantages Offered by Cogeneration 249
13.6 Planning of Cogeneration 250
13.7 Economic Objectives for a Cogenerator 253
13.8 Operation of Cogenerators 254
13.9 Working Together with Cogeneration 256
13.10 Islanding of Cogeneration Section 260
13.11 Environmental Considerations 262
13.12 Cogeneration in Brazil 263
Appendix 13-1 A Typical Cogenerating System for a High-Tech, Science-Based
Industrial Park in Taiwan 264
Appendix 13-2 NERC Directive 266
Appendix 13-3 Combined Power Generation and Captive Power 268
Appendix 13-4 Cogeneration in Sugar Mills in India 269
References 270
14. Distributed Generation (DG) and Distributed Resources (DR) 275
14.1 Definition and Scope 275
14.2 Who are the Players in Distribution Generation? 276
14.3 Prominent Features of DRs 276
14.4 Types of DGs 276
14.5 Push Factors, Stay-Put Costs, and Investment Prospects for
Electricitym 278
14.6 Investment Options 278
14.7 Planning Sites for a DG 282
14.8 Operation of DGs in an Electric Power System 284
14.9 Islanding of an EPS Section from the Main Body 289
14.10 Allowable Penetration Levels by DRs 291
14.11 Synchronous Generator as a DG with Excitation Controls 292
14.12 How Can a DG Earn Profits? 293
14.13 Scope for Gas-Based DGs 293
14.14 Diesel Generators 293
14.15 Evaluation of Service Rendered by Stand-by DGs 294
14.16 Reliability Cost for a DG Set 294
14.17 Maintenance and Protection of Diesel Generators 295
14.18 UK Policy on Generation of Low-Carbon Electricity 296
References 297
15. Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems 301
15.1 Scope 301
15.2 Definitions per IEEE Std 1547-2003 302
15.3 DR Ceases to Energize the Area EPS 302
15.4 Protective Devices 302
15.5 Schematic of an Interconnection Between a DR and an Area EPS 302
15.6 Restraints on a DR Operator 302
15.7 Responsibilities and Liabilities of EPS Area Operators 303
15.8 Power Quality Windows 304
15.9 Limitation of DC Injection 306
15.10 Islanding of a Local-Area EPS that Includes a DR 306
15.11 Reconnection 308
15.12 Safety Aspects 309
15.13 Testing of Interconnecting Equipment 309
15.14 Interconnections Will be Important in Tomorrow's Scenario 309
Appendix 15-1 CBIP Standard Recommendation, Extracts from Publication 2517,
July 1996 [4] 310
References 311
16. Energy Storage-Power Storage Super Capacitors 315
16.1 Energy Storage and the Future for Renewable Energy Sources 315
16.2 Advantages of Energy Storage 315
16.3 Factors for Choosing Type and Rating of a Storage System 316
16.4 Nature of Support by Electricity Storage Systems 317
16.5 Load Density, Short-Circuit Capacity, and Storage of Energy 318
16.6 Photovoltaic Energy-PV Energy in Residential Applications 318
16.7 Maximum PV Penetration and Maximum Allowable Storage go Hand in Hand
319
16.8 Planning the Size of a Store for PV Inclusion in a Distribution System
319
16.9 Types of Storage Devices for PV Systems 321
16.10 Wind Energy 322
16.11 Storage Technologies 323
16.12 Determining the Size Storage for Wind Power 323
16.13 Control Modes for Stores and WTG 323
16.14 Energy Rating of Stores 328
16.15 Categories of Energy Storages 329
Appendix 16-1 A Supercapacitor 330
References 334
17. Hydrogen Era 337
17.1 Fossil-Based Fuels 337
17.2 Hydrogen Properties 337
17.3 Hydrogen Advantages 338
17.4 Production of Hydrogen 340
17.5 Potential Market Segments for Hydrogen 342
17.6 Present Roadblocks to use of Hydrogen 342
17.7 Governments Envision a Hydrogen Era 343
17.8 An Example to Consider 343
Appendix 17-1 Proceedings of the National Hydrogen Energy Road Map,
Workshop Arranged by U.S. DOE 343
Appendix 17-2 HTGR Knowledge Base 347
References 347
18. Basic Structure of Power Marketing 351
18.1 Reconstruction of the Electricity Business 351
18.2 Unbundling of Old Monopoly 352
18.3 Open Access to Critical Facilities 352
18.4 How Does the New System Work? 353
18.5 Market Participants and Their Functions 353
18.6 New Key Personnel 354
18.7 Role of a Regulator or Regulatory Commission 355
18.8 Tools for the System Operator 355
18.9 Secondary Markets 365
18.10 Free Market Objectives 356
18.11 Success of the Free Market 357
18.12 How Do Electricity Markets Operate? 358
18.13 Flow of Operating Funds 358
18.14 Effect of Reconstruction on Electricity Business-Capital Investment
Prospects 358
18.15 National Grid Transmission System 361
Appendix 18-1 A Vast Array of Tools to Support Tomorrow's Market
Participants 361
References 363
19. Looking into the Future 365
Index 367
Preface xxv
1. Electricity History-A Review of the Road Ahead 1
1.1 History of Growth of the Electricity Business 1
1.2 Innovative Technology Developments and Growth of Conglomerates 2
1.3 Economic Growth-GDP and Electricity Consumption 3
1.4 Monopolies Develop Built-In Defects 4
1.5 Breakup of Bell Systems Leads to Unbundling 5
1.6 Importance of Renewable Energy Recognized-Wind Energy Becomes a
Challenger 7
1.7 Structural Changes 8
1.8 Cost Breakdown in the Old Model 10
1.9 Step-by-Step Restructuring 11
1.10 The New Decision Authorities 12
1.11 Open Power Marketing Now Rerestructuring Electricity Power System 13
References 13
2. Risks, Operation, and Maintenance of Hydroelectric Generators 15
2.1 The Present Scenario 15
2.2 Types and Sizes of Hydroelectricity Projects 15
2.3 Advantages of Hydroelectricity 18
2.4 Slow progress of Hydroelectricity Projects 19
2.5 Factors Propelling the Phased Progress of the Hydroelectric Industry 21
2.6 Hydro Projects Fall Short of Attracting Private Investment 22
2.7 Dam Building Progress Over a Century 22
2.8 Desirable Configuration for Hydro Projects to Attract Private
Investment 24
2.9 Operation of a Hydroelectric Plant 25
2.10 Unit Allocation within a Large HE Plant 28
2.11 Speed Control of a Water Turbine 28
2.12 Startup Process for a WTG 29
2.13 Speed Controls are Rigid 30
2.14 Speed Increase Due to Sudden Load Cutoff 30
2.15 Frequency and Harmonic Behavior After a Sudden Load Rejection 30
2.16 Effect of Penstock Pressure Pulsations 33
2.17 AC Excitation of Rotor Field 33
2.18 Unit Commitment from Hydroelectric Generators, Including Pumped
Storage Systems 34
2.19 ICMMS of Hydroelectric Generating Units 34
2.20 Controls and Communications in hydro Systems 35
2.21 General Maintenance 35
2.22 Limitations of Scheduled and Breakdown Maintenance 36
2.23 Reactive Maintenance-Key Elements 36
2.24 Key Components of an ICMMS-Case of a Hydroelectric System 37
2.25 Intelligent Electrohydraulic Servomechanism 37
2.26 Online Monitoring and Forecasting 38
2.27 Subsynchronous Resonance (SSR) and Twisting of Rotor Shafts 39
References 40
3. Hydroelectric Generation-Pumped Storage, Minor Hydroelectric, and
Oceanic-Based Systems 45
3.1 Water as an Energy Supplier and an Energy Store 45
3.2 Pumped Water Storage System for Electricity Generation 46
3.3 Operation of a Pumped Storage System 46
3.4 Pumped Storage Systems Have Limited Scope 47
3.5 Pumped Storage Systems and Wind Energy 48
3.6 Small Hydroelectric Plants (SHPs) 49
3.7 Types of SHP Projects-Sizes 49
3.8 Location-Wise Designations of SHPs 50
3.9 Components of an SHP 50
3.10 Typical Layouts of SHPs 51
3.11 Project Costs of an SHP 54
3.12 Drawing Electricity from the Ocean 55
3.13 Underwater Turbine and Column-Mounted Generator 57
3.14 Wave Energy 58
Appendix 3-1 World's Largest Hydro-Electric Projects 60
Appendix 3-2 Remote Control of the Hydroelectric System at Guri 61
References 67
4. Thermal Power Generation-Steam Generators 69
4.1 Thermal Electricity Generation Has the Largest Share-The Present
Scenario 69
4.2 Planning of Thermal Stations-Risks and Challenges 70
4.3 Cost Breakdown and Consumption Pattern of Electricity 71
4.5 Workings of a Coal-Fired Steam Generator Unit 74
4.6 Types of Boilers 76
4.7 Classification of Generating Units 78
4.8 Combined-Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) 79
References 83
5. Thermal Station Power Engineering 87
5.1 Start-Up Process of a CCPP 87
5.2 Short-Term Dynamic Response of a CCPP to Frequency Variation 88
5.3 Cascade Tripping of a CCPP Due to Frequency Excursion 88
5.4 Operation Planning to Meet Load Demands-Flow Diagram 89
5.5 Capacity Curves for Thermal Electricity Generation 90
5.6 Operational Economy Includes Fuel Considerations 92
5.7 Efficiency in Operating Practices 92
5.8 Ancillary Services Compulsorily 93
5.9 Changing Performance Requirements for Thermal Plant Operators 94
5.10 Expanding Grids Demand Tight Frequency Tolerances 95
5.11 Reserves are Important in Frequency Control 95
5.12 Reserves Based on Droop Characteristic 96
5.13 Primary Frequency Control 96
5.14 Secondary Frequency Control (SFC) 98
5.15 Tertiary Frequency Control 100
5.16 Rigid Frequency Controls are Bringing in Changes 100
5.17 Voltage Control Services 100
5.18 Voltage Measurement at POD into the Transmission System 101
5.19 Attractive Market Prices Lead to Reserves Over and Above the
Compulsory Limits 101
5.20 Importance of Operating Frequency Limits for a Thermal Generator 101
5.21 System Protection 103
5.22 Maintenance Practices 104
5.23 Challenges in Meeting Environmental Obligations 105
5.24 MHD Generators 105
Appendix 5-1 Energy Efficiency Program [36] 106
Appendix 5-2 Capability Curves of a 210 MW Generator 106
Appendix 5-3 Design of an MHD Generator System and its Output Conversion
107
References 111
6. Environmental Constraints in Thermal Power Generation- Acid Rain 115
6.1 Introduction to Acid Rain and Carbon Emissions 115
6.2 World Concern Over Environmental Pollution and Agreements to Control It
116
6.3 U.S. Clean Air Act and Amendments 116
6.4 Complying with Constraints on the SO2 Emission Rate 117
6.5 Surcharges on Emissions 120
6.6 Complying with Constraints on Denitrifying 122
6.7 Continuous-Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) 126
6.8 The European Systems: Helsinki Protocol on SO2 and Sofia Protocol on No
x 126
6.9 The Japanese Example-City-Wise and Comprehensive 127
6.10 A Plant Running Out of Emission Allowances 128
6.11 Nox Permits Are Projected as Important Players in Price Fixing of
Power in a Free Market 128
6.12 Air Pollution by Carbon Dioxide-CO2 129
Appendix 6-1 Ambient Air Quality Standards for Residential Areas 129
Appendix 6-2 Ambient Air Quality Standards for Industrial Areas 130
Appendix 6-3 Details on Desulphurization Plants in the United States 131
References 132
7. Environmental Constraints in Thermal Power Generation-Carbon and the
Kyoto Proposals 135
7.1 Continuing Growth of CO2 in the Air 135
7.2 CO2 from Different Fuels 135
7.3 CO2 Emission by Fuel Type 136
7.4 Coal has the Highest Rate of Growth Among Energy Suppliers 136
7.5 Earth's Oceans and Seas Absorb CO2 137
7.6 Developments on the Front of Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions 138
7.7 Kyoto Proposals 138
7.8 Clause 1 of Kyoto Protocol of 1998 139
7.9 Original Kyoto Proposals 139
7.10 Proposals for Parties to the 2007 Protocol 140
7.11 Project Report Needs 142
7.12 An Illustrative Validation Report 143
7.13 A Workout for Emission Factors and Emissions for a Hydro and for a
Wind Energy Installation 144
7.14 Open Skies Divided in Tons of CO2 Per Nation 145
7.15 An example of Baseline and Emission Reductions 145
7.16 Methodological Tools to Calculate the Baseline and Emission Factor 147
7.17 Tool to Calculate the Emission Factor for an Electricity System 147
7.18 Simple Operating Margins 147
7.19 Incentives for Emission Reduction 148
Appendix 7-1 Default Efficiency Factors for Power Plants 151
References 151
8. Nuclear Power Generation 153
8.1 Nuclear Power Generation Process in Brief 153
8.2 Rise, Fall, and Renaissance of Nuclear Power Plants 154
8.3 Power Uprates 155
8.4 Advantages of Nuclear Plants 156
8.5 Some Types of Nuclear Power Reactors 156
8.6 Other Types from Different Countries 157
8.7 Planning of NP Plants 157
8.8 Financial Risks in Planning 158
8.9 Operation of NP Plants 158
8.10 Safety Measures to Prevent Explosion in a Reactor Vessel 160
8.11 Prevention of Accidents 160
8.12 Class IE Equipment and Distribution Systems-Ungrounded Earthing
Systems 163
8.13 Environmental Considerations-Radiation Hazard 164
8.14 Waste Management 164
8.15 Environmental Benefits 165
8.16 Challenges for Research 166
8.17 Rapid Increase in Population Expected 166
8.18 Fast Breeder Reactors 166
Appendix 8-1 Nuclear Reactor Accident at Three Mile Island 167
Appendix 8-2 Chernobyl Accident 168
Appendix 8-3 Worldwide Capacity and Generation of Nuclear Energy 169
References 170
9. Wind Power Generation 173
9.1 Introduction to Wind 173
9.2 Operation of Wind Turbine Generators 175
9.3 Connection of Wind Energy Plants to the Grid-The Grid Code 179
9.4 American Grid Code 180
9.5 A Resistive Braking of a WTG 181
9.6 Power and PF Control 182
9.7 Modeling of a Wind Turbine Generator 182
9.8 Economics of Wind Energy 184
9.9 Capacity Factor of a WTG 186
9.10 Capacity Credit Considerations 186
9.11 Capacity Factor for WECs in a Hybrid System 187
9.12 Wind Penetration Limit 187
9.13 Wind Power Proportion 187
9.14 Wind Integration Cost in United States 188
9.15 Wind Energy Farms 188
9.16 Promoting Growth of Wind Electricity 188
9.17 Maintenance of WTG 190
9.18 UNFCCC and Wind Energy 190
References 190
10. Photovoltaic Energy-Solar Cells and Solar Power Systems 195
10.1 Photovoltaic Energy-How it Works 195
10.2 Advantages of Photovoltaic Energy 195
10.3 Disadvantages of PV Energy 196
10.4 Solar Thermal Density-Insolation 196
10.5 Output of a PV Cell 197
10.6 Variation with Ambient Temperature 197
10.7 Voltage-Versus-Current Characteristics of a Solar Cell 198
10.8 Matching the PV with the Load 199
10.9 Old Working Model of an MPPT 201
10.10 Maximizing the Output of a Solar Panel 201
10.11 Interface with a Power System 202
10.12 Power Conditioning Systems 202
10.13 Super Capacitors and Storage Batteries 204
10.14 NERC Guidelines for Connecting a PV Systm to a Grid 204
10.15 Problems of Interfacing PV Systems with the Grid 205
10.16 Penetration Percentage by a PV Energy System into a Utility Grid 206
10.17 Progress in Application of PV Energy 206
References 213
11. Direct Conversion into Electricity-Fuel Cells 217
11.1 Fuel Cells Bypass Intermediate Steps in the Production of Electrical
Energy 217
11.2 Working of a Fuel Cell 217
11.3 A Reformer for Getting Hydrogen from Methane 218
11.4 Fuels for a Fuel Cell 219
11.5 Fuel Cells on the Forefront of Development 220
11.6 Comparison between Fuel Cells 221
11.7 Typical Characteristics of Various Fuel Cells 221
11.8 Developments in Fuel Cells 223
11.9 Applications of Fuel Cells 224
11.10 An SOFC-Gas Turbine System 225
11.11 Efficiencies of Various Systems in Thermal Power Generation
Technologies 227
References 228
12. Hybrid Systems 231
12.1 Coupling of Energy Sources 231
12.2 What Exactly are Hybrids? 231
12.3 Stand-Alone Hybrid Power Systems 232
12.4 Use of Renewable Sources of Energy in Mexico-San Antonio Aqua Bendita
234
12.5 Some Definitions 235
12.6 Cost Balance Between PV Cells and Storage Batteries 236
12.7 Hybrids Incorporating Fuel Cells 237
12.8 Midsea Hybrids 238
12.9 Workings of a WTG and Diesel Generator 238
12.10 Wind Energy Penetration Limit 240
12.11 Wind Power-Fuel Cell Hybrids 240
12.12 Interfacing Nonconventional Energy Sources with Utility
Systems-Static Power Controllers (SPCs) 241
12.13 Protective Controls Between a Utility and a Newcomer 241
References 243
13. Combined Generation-Cogeneration 247
13.1 Definition and Scope 247
13.2 Rise of Cogeneration 248
13.3 Basic Purpose of Cogeneration 248
13.4 Three Types of Cogenerators 248
13.5 Advantages Offered by Cogeneration 249
13.6 Planning of Cogeneration 250
13.7 Economic Objectives for a Cogenerator 253
13.8 Operation of Cogenerators 254
13.9 Working Together with Cogeneration 256
13.10 Islanding of Cogeneration Section 260
13.11 Environmental Considerations 262
13.12 Cogeneration in Brazil 263
Appendix 13-1 A Typical Cogenerating System for a High-Tech, Science-Based
Industrial Park in Taiwan 264
Appendix 13-2 NERC Directive 266
Appendix 13-3 Combined Power Generation and Captive Power 268
Appendix 13-4 Cogeneration in Sugar Mills in India 269
References 270
14. Distributed Generation (DG) and Distributed Resources (DR) 275
14.1 Definition and Scope 275
14.2 Who are the Players in Distribution Generation? 276
14.3 Prominent Features of DRs 276
14.4 Types of DGs 276
14.5 Push Factors, Stay-Put Costs, and Investment Prospects for
Electricitym 278
14.6 Investment Options 278
14.7 Planning Sites for a DG 282
14.8 Operation of DGs in an Electric Power System 284
14.9 Islanding of an EPS Section from the Main Body 289
14.10 Allowable Penetration Levels by DRs 291
14.11 Synchronous Generator as a DG with Excitation Controls 292
14.12 How Can a DG Earn Profits? 293
14.13 Scope for Gas-Based DGs 293
14.14 Diesel Generators 293
14.15 Evaluation of Service Rendered by Stand-by DGs 294
14.16 Reliability Cost for a DG Set 294
14.17 Maintenance and Protection of Diesel Generators 295
14.18 UK Policy on Generation of Low-Carbon Electricity 296
References 297
15. Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems 301
15.1 Scope 301
15.2 Definitions per IEEE Std 1547-2003 302
15.3 DR Ceases to Energize the Area EPS 302
15.4 Protective Devices 302
15.5 Schematic of an Interconnection Between a DR and an Area EPS 302
15.6 Restraints on a DR Operator 302
15.7 Responsibilities and Liabilities of EPS Area Operators 303
15.8 Power Quality Windows 304
15.9 Limitation of DC Injection 306
15.10 Islanding of a Local-Area EPS that Includes a DR 306
15.11 Reconnection 308
15.12 Safety Aspects 309
15.13 Testing of Interconnecting Equipment 309
15.14 Interconnections Will be Important in Tomorrow's Scenario 309
Appendix 15-1 CBIP Standard Recommendation, Extracts from Publication 2517,
July 1996 [4] 310
References 311
16. Energy Storage-Power Storage Super Capacitors 315
16.1 Energy Storage and the Future for Renewable Energy Sources 315
16.2 Advantages of Energy Storage 315
16.3 Factors for Choosing Type and Rating of a Storage System 316
16.4 Nature of Support by Electricity Storage Systems 317
16.5 Load Density, Short-Circuit Capacity, and Storage of Energy 318
16.6 Photovoltaic Energy-PV Energy in Residential Applications 318
16.7 Maximum PV Penetration and Maximum Allowable Storage go Hand in Hand
319
16.8 Planning the Size of a Store for PV Inclusion in a Distribution System
319
16.9 Types of Storage Devices for PV Systems 321
16.10 Wind Energy 322
16.11 Storage Technologies 323
16.12 Determining the Size Storage for Wind Power 323
16.13 Control Modes for Stores and WTG 323
16.14 Energy Rating of Stores 328
16.15 Categories of Energy Storages 329
Appendix 16-1 A Supercapacitor 330
References 334
17. Hydrogen Era 337
17.1 Fossil-Based Fuels 337
17.2 Hydrogen Properties 337
17.3 Hydrogen Advantages 338
17.4 Production of Hydrogen 340
17.5 Potential Market Segments for Hydrogen 342
17.6 Present Roadblocks to use of Hydrogen 342
17.7 Governments Envision a Hydrogen Era 343
17.8 An Example to Consider 343
Appendix 17-1 Proceedings of the National Hydrogen Energy Road Map,
Workshop Arranged by U.S. DOE 343
Appendix 17-2 HTGR Knowledge Base 347
References 347
18. Basic Structure of Power Marketing 351
18.1 Reconstruction of the Electricity Business 351
18.2 Unbundling of Old Monopoly 352
18.3 Open Access to Critical Facilities 352
18.4 How Does the New System Work? 353
18.5 Market Participants and Their Functions 353
18.6 New Key Personnel 354
18.7 Role of a Regulator or Regulatory Commission 355
18.8 Tools for the System Operator 355
18.9 Secondary Markets 365
18.10 Free Market Objectives 356
18.11 Success of the Free Market 357
18.12 How Do Electricity Markets Operate? 358
18.13 Flow of Operating Funds 358
18.14 Effect of Reconstruction on Electricity Business-Capital Investment
Prospects 358
18.15 National Grid Transmission System 361
Appendix 18-1 A Vast Array of Tools to Support Tomorrow's Market
Participants 361
References 363
19. Looking into the Future 365
Index 367