Distributed Generation Systems

Edited by:   Gevork B. Gharehpetian (Professor Amirkabir University of Technology Tehran Iran), S. Mohammad Mousavi Agah (University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland)
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 191mm, 
Weight:   930g
ISBN:   9780128042083
ISBN 10:   0128042087
Pages:   588
Publication Date:   24 May 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Prof. Gevork B. Gharehpetian has been a Professor since 2007, in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran. He also worked with the High Voltage Institute of RWTH Aachen, Germany. He has received several honors, including being selected by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology as a Distinguished Professor of Iran; by the Iranian Association of Electrical and Electronics Engineers as a Distinguished Researcher of Iran; by the Iran Energy Association as the best Iranian researcher in Energy; by the Academy of Science of the Islamic Republic of Iran as a Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering; and by the National Elites Foundation for the Laureates of Alameh Tabatabaei Award. He was also awarded the National Prize in 2008, 2010, 2018 (twice), and 2019 (twice). Based on the Web of Science Database (2005-2019), he is among world's top 1% of elite scientists by Essential Science Indicators. Relevant Courses taught: Electrical Machines (II): The object of this course is to provide a foundation in the concepts and transformers and induction machines. Microgrids & Smart Grids: The object of this course is to provide a foundation in the concepts and applications of Micro and Smart Grids. Distributed Generation: The object of this course is to become familiar with the basics of the distributed power generation and their application merits and demerits in distribution system or stand-alone operation mode. FACTS: The object of this course is to provide a foundation in the concepts and application of FACTS devices in power systems. Modern Power System Elements: This course aims to provide a comprehensive, objective portrait of the future of the electric grid and the challenges and opportunities it is likely to face over the next two decades considering the new developments and research in power systems. Foundation of this book. Dr. S. Mohammad Mousavi Agah received his BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees all with honors in electrical engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran, in 2006, 2008, and 2011, respectively. He is currently a Senior Power Systems Researcher with the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland. Dr. Mousaviagah is a Chartered Engineer (CEng, MIEI) and a senior member of IEEE who holds 10+ years of experience in various aspects of design and consultation and construction of power systems for wind/solar farms, industrial plants and utility substations up to a voltage level of 400 kV. He is the author of 20+ journal and conference papers. His teaching and research interests include power system operation, protection and control at high penetration levels of renewable energy systems.