Eco-friendly Innovations in Electricity Transmission and Distribution Networks (Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy)

Annotation Electricity transmission and distribution (T & D) networks carry electricity from generation sites to demand sites. With the increasing penetration of decentralised and renewable energy systems, in particular variable power sources such as wind turbines, and the rise in demand-side technologies, the importance of innovative products has never been greater. Eco-design approaches and standards in this field are aimed at improving the performance as well as the overall sustainability of T & D network equipment. This multidisciplinary reference provides coverage of developments and lessons-learned in the fields of eco-design of innovation from product-specific issues to system approaches, including case studies featuring problem-solving methodologies applicable to electricity transmission and distribution networks. Discusses key environmental issues and methodologies for eco-design, and applies this to development of equipment for electricity transmission and distribution. Provides analysis of using and assessing advanced equipment for wind energy systems. Includes reviews of the energy infrastructure for demand-side management in the US and Scandinavia Content: Related titles, Page ii Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Dedication, Page xiii List of contributors, Pages xv-xvi, A. Allais, K. Allweins, F.A. Amoroso, R. Bago, Stephanie Bätjer, Antonella Battaglini, J.-L. Bessède, S. Bracco, S. Brisset, C.E. Bruzek, M. Campos, F. Delfino, D. Dickson, C. Espanet, C.M. Feng, R.C. Furtado, G. Ghatikar, F. Gillon, M. Hassanzadeh, C. Jagu, S. Kiliccote, et al. Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy, Pages xvii-xx Acknowledgements, Page xxi Introduction, Pages xxiii-xxix 1 - The implications of climate change and energy security for global electricity supply: The Energy (R)evolution, Pages 3-45, F. Maltini 2 - Key performance indicators in assessing new technology for electricity transmission and distribution networks, Pages 47-63, F. Delfino, S. Bracco, F. Pampararo 3 - Improving European Union ecodesign standardization, Pages 65-82, C. Jagu 4 - Approaches for multi-objective optimization in the ecodesign of electric systems, Pages 83-97, S. Brisset, F. Gillon 5 - Strategic environmental assessment of power plants and electricity transmission and distribution networks, Pages 99-119, R.C. Furtado 6 - Life cycle assessment of equipment for electricity transmission and distribution networks, Pages 123-133, Wenlu Wang, J.-L. Bessède 7 - Superconducting DC cables to improve the efficiency of electricity transmission and distribution networks: An overview, Pages 135-167, C.E. Bruzek, A. Allais, D. Dickson, N. Lallouet, K. Allweins, E. Marzahn 8 - Improving energy efficiency in railway powertrains, Pages 169-181, S. Brisset, F. Gillon 9 - Reducing the environmental impacts of power transmission lines, Pages 183-198, Antonella Battaglini, Stephanie Bätjer 10 - Ecodesign of equipment for electricity distribution networks, Pages 199-218, M. Hassanzadeh, R. Metz 11 - Condition monitoring and fault diagnosis in wind energy systems, Pages 221-241, J.M.P. Pérez, F.P.G. Márquez 12 - Development of permanent magnet generators to integrate wind turbines into electricity transmission and distribution networks, Pages 243-262, S. Mouty, C. Espanet 13 - Advanced AC and DC technologies to connect offshore wind farms into electricity transmission and distribution networks, Pages 263-290, J. Liang, C.M. Feng 14 - DC grid architectures to improve the integration of wind farms into electricity transmission and distribution networks, Pages 291-311, P. Monjean, B. Robyns 15 - Improved energy demand management in buildings for smart grids: The US experience, Pages 315-338, S. Kiliccote, M.A. Piette, G. Ghatikar 16 - Smart meters for improved energy demand management: The Nordic experience, Pages 339-361, R. Bago, M. Campos 17 - Managing charging of electric vehicles in electricity transmission and distribution networks, Pages 363-376, F.A. Amoroso 18 - The Serhatköy photovoltaic power plant and the future of renewable energy on the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus: Integrating solar photovoltaic and wind farms into electricity transmission and distribution networks, Pages 377-402, F. Maltini, R. Minder Index, Pages 403-412 Plate Captions List, Pages 1-8 Electricity transmission and distribution (T&D) networks carry electricity from generation sites to demand sites. With the increasing penetration of decentralised and renewable energy systems, in particular variable power sources such as wind turbines, and the rise in demand-side technologies, the importance of innovative products has never been greater. Eco-design approaches and standards in this field are aimed at improving the performance as well as the overall sustainability of T&D network equipment. This multidisciplinary reference provides coverage of developments and lessons-learned in the fields of eco-design of innovation from product-specific issues to system approaches, including case studies featuring problem-solving methodologies applicable to electricity transmission and distribution networks.

• Discusses key environmental issues and methodologies for eco-design, and applies this to development of equipment for electricity transmission and distribution.
• Provides analysis of using and assessing advanced equipment for wind energy systems.
• Includes reviews of the energy infrastructure for demand-side management in the US and Scandinavia.

Electricity transmission and distribution (T & D) networks carry electricity from generation sites to demand sites. With increasing use of decentralised and renewable energy systems, in particular variable power sources, and the rise in demand-side technologies, the importance of innovative T & D technologies has never been greater. This book covers eco-design approaches and standards in this field which aim to improve the performance and sustainability of T & D networks