Electricity Transmission, Distribution and Storage Systems (Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy)

Electricity transmission and distribution networks carry electricity from the suppliers to demand sites. Due to materials aging and performance issues, losses can amount to about 10% of the total electricity generated. Advanced grid technologies are therefore being developed to sustain higher network efficiency, while also maintaining power quality and security. Advances in these fields are aimed at helping to de-carbonize national power grids by providing a stable and sustainable infrastructure that enables alternative approaches to power generation and energy management. The editor and specialist contributors present a comprehensive review of the materials, architecture and performance of electricity transmission and distribution networks, and the application and integration electricity storage systems. The first section introduces the fundamental problems facing electricity networks, including the growth of renewable and distributed generation sources, while the second part reviews the development of transmission and distribution systems, advanced materials and network components. This coverage is extended in the conclusion, with chapters reviewing materials and applications of electricity storage systems for use in networks, for renewable and distributed generation plants, in buildings and vehicles, and other advanced electricity storage devices. Electricity transmission and distribution systems carry electricity from suppliers to demand sites. During transmission materials ageing and performance issues can lead to losses amounting to about 10% of the total generated electricity. Advanced grid technologies are therefore in development to sustain higher network efficiency, while also maintaining power quality and security.

Electricity transmission, distribution and storage systems presents a comprehensive review of the materials, architecture and performance of electricity transmission and distribution networks, and the application and integration of electricity storage systems.

The first part of the book reviews the fundamental issues facing electricity networks, with chapters discussing Transmission and Distribution (T&D) infrastructure, reliability and engineering, regulation and planning, the protection of T&D networks and the integration of distributed energy resources to the grid. Chapters in part two review the development of transmission and distribution system, with advanced concepts such as FACTS and HVDC, as well as advanced materials such as superconducting material and network components. This coverage is extended in the final section with chapters reviewing materials and applications of electricity storage systems for use in networks, for renewable and distributed generation plant, and in buildings and vehicles, such as batteries and other advanced electricity storage devices.

With its distinguished editor, Electricity transmission, distribution and storage systems is an essential reference for materials and electrical engineers, energy consultants, T&D systems designers and technology manufacturers involved in advanced transmission and distribution.

• Presents a comprehensive review of the materials, architecture and performance of electricity transmission and distribution networks
• Examines the application and integration of electricity storage systems
• Reviews the fundamental issues facing electricity networks and examines the development of transmission and distribution systems

The first section of this book presents chapters on key aspects of the materials, architecture and performance of electricity T & D networks. The second section addresses the applications and integration of electricity storage systems