Power Systems 4.0

Auteur

Mutegi Mbae is a consulting Electrical Engineer with over fifteen years of experience mainly in the power distribution and retail segments at Kenya Power. Besides that, he is passionate about research, innovations, universal access to energy, zero emissions, power system optimisation technologies and global best practices in the energy sector. He has authored a number of peer reviewed, high quality journal papers as well as doing a number of conference papers. Mutegi has also authored several book chapters in the area of power systems.

Nwulu Nnamdi is a professor in the department of electrical and electronic engineering science at the university of Johannesburg. He is a versatile professional with a strong background in research, education and engineering. Holding both a BSc. and MSc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, as well as a PhD in Electrical Engineering, he possesses a comprehensive academic foundation. His expertise lies in the application of digital technologies, mathematical optimization techniques, and machine learning algorithms within the domains of food, energy, and water systems. With a keen interest in advancing these sectors, he has actively pursued research opportunities to drive innovation and enhance efficiency.

Texte du rabat

The book starts by looking at the fundamentals and concepts of power systems, issue of explosion of adoption of renewable energy, impact on existing transmission and distribution systems, mitigation, and a look at the future grid. It explores the advent of 4IR, impact on grids optimization and control, transmission, and distribution systems.

Contenu

1. Fundamentals of power systems. 2. Evolution of power transmission and distribution systems. 3. Metamorphosis of power system control and optimization techniques. 4. Deep penetration of variable renewables in power systems. 5. The quarters of industrial revolution and power systems. 6. Trends and the future of power systems.