TY - BOOK AU - Vittal,Vijay AU - Ayyanar,Raja ED - SpringerLink (Online service) TI - Grid Integration and Dynamic Impact of Wind Energy T2 - Power Electronics and Power Systems SN - 9781441993236 AV - TK1001-1841 U1 - 621.042 23 PY - 2013/// CY - New York, NY PB - Springer New York, Imprint: Springer KW - Engineering KW - Energy KW - Renewable energy resources KW - Electric power production KW - Power electronics KW - Renewable energy sources KW - Alternate energy sources KW - Green energy industries KW - Energy Technology KW - Renewable and Green Energy KW - Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks KW - Energy, general N1 - Introduction -- Power Electronic Concepts -- Power Converter Topologies for Grid Interface of Wind Energy -- Control of Wind Generators -- Dynamic Models for Wind Generators -- Impact of Increased Penetration of DFIG Wind Generators on System Dynamic Performance N2 - Grid Integration and Dynamic Impact of Wind Energy details the integration of wind energy resources to the electric grid worldwide. Authors Vijay Vittal and Raja Ayyanar include detailed coverage of the power converters and control used in interfacing electric machines and power converters used in wind generators, and extensive descriptions of power systems operation and control to accommodate large penetration of wind resources. Key concepts will be illustrated through extensive power electronics and power systems simulations using software like MATLAB, Simulink and PLECS. The book addresses real world problems and solutions in the area of grid integration of wind resources, and will be a valuable resource for engineers and researchers working in renewable energy and power UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-9323-6 ER -