Applied Mathematical Modeling and Analysis in Renewable Energy

This reference text introduces latest mathematical modeling techniques and analysis for renewable energy systems.

It comprehensively covers important topics including study of combustion characteristics of laser ignited gasoline-air mixture, hierarchical demand response controller, mathematical modeling of an EOQ for a multi-item inventory system, and integration and modeling of small-scale pumped storage with micro optimization model (HOMER).

Aimed at graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering, this text:

• Discusses applied mathematical modeling techniques in renewable energy.
• Covers effective storage and generation of power through renewable energy generation sources.
• Provides real life applications and problems based on renewable energy.
• Covers new ways of applying mathematical techniques for applications in diverse areas of science and engineering.

Manoj Sahni is working as an Associate Professor and Head, Department of Mathematics in Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar since last seven years and having total academic and research experience of more than 17 years. During the last 17 years; he has worked with Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida, Navrachna University, Vadodara and PDEU Gandhinagar. During this period, he has published more than sixty research papers in various International Journals and Conference proceedings. He is the Life Member of various societies such as Indian Science Congress, Indian Mathematical Society, Allahabad Mathematical Society, etc. He has successfully coordinated various events of following types: International Conference, Expert Lectures, Seminars and Workshops, etc. He is the reviewer of various reputed International Journals. His research area includes Continuum Mechanics, Functionally graded materials, Fuzzy Sets and Numerical methods.

Ritu Sahni is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Sciences, Institute of Advanced Research, Gandhinagar from the last 6 years. Previously she worked at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida and Navrachna University, Vadodara. Her total experience of teaching and research is approximately 12 years. She has published more than 35 research papers in various International Journals and Conference Proceedings. She is a Life Member of various prestigious societies such as Indian Science Congress, Indian Mathematical Society, etc. Currently she is working in the area of fixed-point theory and fuzzy modelling.