Distributed generation : a nontechnical guide / by Ann Chambers, with Barry Schnoor and Stephanie Hamilton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chambers, Ann.

Contributor:

Hamilton, Stephanie.

Schnoor, Barry.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Distributed generation of electric power.

Electric power production.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (295 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Tulsa, OK : PennWell, c2001.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

As the energy market restructures into a significantly more competitive industry, many energy companies are considering distributed generation (DG) as part of a new customer-focused corporate strategy. Chambers, et al cover the technologies associated with DG including diesel engines, gas-fired internal combustion generator sets, fuel cell systems, micro-turbines, and photovoltaic systems in easy-to-understand language.

Contents:

""CONTENTS""; ""LIST OF FIGURES""; ""LIST OF TABLES""; ""Chapter 1 - Introduction to Distributed Generation""; ""Chapter 2 - History and Current Drivers and Issues""; ""Chapter 3 - Microturbines""; ""Chapter 4 - Internal Combustion Engines And Portable Power""; ""Chapter 5 - Fuel Cells""; ""Chapter 6 - Renewables""; ""Chapter 7 - Technical and Technology Issues""; ""Chapter 8 - Utility Use And Issues""; ""Chapter 9 - Case Studies""; ""Chapter 10 - Conclusion""; ""Appendix A - Industry Contact List""; ""Appendix B - Distributed Generation Glossary""; ""Index""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-62870-292-3