Active Electrical Distribution Network: Issues, Solution Techniques and Applications is a comprehensive reference that addresses the issues and opportunities across one of the most overlooked sectors of the electrical industry, electrical distribution. The book begins with an introduction to electrical distribution networks, and then explores both present and future developments in the areas of smart grids, electric vehicles, micro grids, demand side response and active distribution networks. The ongoing transition of energy systems is also covered, providing recommendations for a higher penetration of renewable energy, utilization of new equipment and new network configurations, as well as development of new design and operation methods, and applications of new incentives and business models. The book closes with a section on optimizing operational issues, featuring guidance on optimal expansion planning of distribution systems in smart grids and optimization of photovoltaic (PV) systems.Active Electrical Distribution Network is an ideal reference for all those interested in the modeling, analysis, control, operation and planning techniques that are key to addressing the knowledge and information needs of the engineering and research audience. - Includes different techniques under DSR concepts and solutions to address home area management system problems - Features various smart reactive power compensation techniques used for reactive power support - Discusses different smart technologies implemented globally to improve the performance of the active distribution network

As the electrical industry continues to develop, one sector that still faces a range of concerns is the electrical distribution system. Excessive industrialization and inadequate billing are just a few issues that have plagued this electrical sector as it advances into the smart grid environment. Research is necessary to explore the possible solutions in fixing these problems and developing the distribution sector into an active and smart system. The Handbook of Research on New Solutions and Technologies in Electrical Distribution Networks is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of solving major issues within the electrical distribution system. Some issues covered within the publication include distribution losses, improper monitoring of system, renewable energy integration with micro-grid and distributed energy sources, and smart home energy management system modelling. This book is ideally designed for power engineers, electrical engineers, energy professionals, developers, technologists, policymakers, researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and students seeking current research on improving this key sector of the electrical industry.

Thesis (M.A.) from the year 2010 in the subject Engineering - Power Engineering, , language: English, abstract: In 1999, after the war in Kosovo, new developments took place affecting the electrical infrastructure, the same as other infrastructures in Kosovo. Households began to concentrate in the city and its suburb areas. This situation led to an increased demand for electric energy supply. On the other hand, the existing network was not designed to respond to such a flux of increased of customers. This Capstone Project addresses an important problem regarding the power quality which is very common in Kosovo. It describes the context of power quality in distribution systems and deals more specifically with the corresponding diagnostics and implementation. It develops a precise and effective technique and method for the analysis how to improve a quality of electrical energy in Kosovo. The challenge of this project was to upgrade the existing design of network, and bring and build a new design of distribution system electric energy in Prishtina, saving energy which is being lost in distribution networks and improve the stability of particularly the electrical energy in Prishtina area. This project involves technical and managerial prospects for solving the problems which are facing KEK employees and the customers in northern Prishtina. Moreover, the project provides experiences from other countries for making comparison with those in Kosovo. The distribution network situation during 90’s in Kosovo was as a status quo. Due to the political situation there was no interest to invest in Kosovo. This resulted in gradual deterioration of the distribution network area. This project based on the very latest studies, on increasing the reliability of quality of power energy supply up to the last customer. This project also considers the reduction of technical losses. The main goals of this project concerns the need for increasing the high level of voltage, necessary number of lines, substations and improve low voltage networks. If it is possible to establish a scale of human needs, giving importance to the achievements of modern time and the way of living of modern human being, then for sure the electrical energy would take one of the top positions.

This journal volume contains papers that reflect research results in materials science, power engineering, and environmental engineering. Additionally, under the focus of this volume is the study on reducing wastes formation in the construction industry. Furthermore, the presented research results may find useful for scientists and engineers deal with powder metallurgy issues and material characterization. Some papers are devoted to solving drilling issues in the oil and gas industry. Eventually, the volume presents an analysis of various algorithms that can find their application in civil and industrial engineering areas.