Eco-friendly Innovations in Electricity Transmission and Distribution Networks

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