Utility-Scale Energy Storage Handbook: First Edition
- ISBN-10
- ISBN-13
- 9798862497281
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2023-05-24
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Author
- Josh Rogers
Description
The Field Guide - Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Comprehensive Handbook is an essential tool for anyone working with battery energy storage systems. It provides detailed information on maintenance best practices and safety procedures, enabling technicians to operate effectively and safely. The guide covers all aspects of BESS technology, including battery types, charging and discharging, and system integration. It also includes information on troubleshooting and maintenance, ensuring that your system runs smoothly and efficiently. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in the industry, this comprehensive handbook is a must-have resource for anyone working with BESS technology. [Chapter 1] - The WHY Everyone Goes Home Level Up [Chapter 2] - System Overview Layout and Components Functionalities AC Coupled Systems DC Coupled Systems State of Charge (SoC) State of Health (SoH) Difference Between SoC and SoH [Chapter 3] - Keep it Up BESS Underperformance Optimize BESS Performance Maintenance Guidance Common Failures [Chapter 4] - Safety Site Orientation Emergency Action Plan (EAP) / Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Brief Like Your Life Depends On It Determining PPE Inspecting Electrical Gloves Inspecting Arc Flash Suits Calculating DC Arc Flash Ratings Equipment Grounding Conductor (EGC) Ground Electrode Conductor (GEC) Protective (Temporary) Grounding Tooling Test Equipment Megger Multimeter [Chapter 5] - Environmental Spill, Prevention, Controls, and Countermeasures (SPCC) [Chapter 6] - Battery Enclosure HVAC Systems HVAC Maintenance Protective Systems Protection Systems Maintenance [Chapter 7] - Battery Modules Handling Battery Modules Replacing Battery Modules Cell Balancing Battery Warranty Claims [Chapter 8] - Battery Management System (BMS) BMS Maintenance [Chapter 9] - Protective Systems [Chapter 10] - Inverters Inverter Components Inverter Breaker Operations Inverter Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) Inverter Maintenance Inverter IR Scans Inverter Warranty Claims Common Inverter Fault Codes Inverter Cooling Fluid Replacement Inverter IGBT Replacement Inverter Fuse Replacement DC-DC Converters DC-DC Converter Components DC-DC Converter Maintenance [Chapter 11] - AC Collection Detecting AC faults in Direct-Buried Cables Splicing MV Cables Transformers PMT (Pad-Mount Transformer) Elbows PMT (Pad-Mount Transformer) Switching Transformer Electrical Tests Tap Changer Replacing Transformer Windings PTs and CTs Reclosers Relays Racking Out And Racking In A Circuit Breaker Kirk Key Surge Arresters [Chapter 12] - Work Management Energization Prior To Operations / Turnover Annual Maintenance Schedule / Plan Outage Coordination Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) Spare Parts Management Repowering a BESS Site End of Life (EOL) and Decommissioning [Chapter 13] - Compliance NERC Violations NERC Cybersecurity Requirements CIP-003 Security Management Controls [Chapter 14] - Prepare for the Worst Thermal Runaway Battery Fire Inverter Fire [Chapter 15] - Extreme Weather
