Systems, Decision and Control in Energy VIII

Systems, Decision and Control in Energy VIII. Volume II: Power Engineering presents a comprehensive collection of scientific contributions focused on the modernization, reliability, resilience, and sustainability of contemporary electric and thermal power systems. Addressing the challenges associated with digital transformation, decarbonization, and increasing energy demand, the volume provides analytical and methodological foundations for the development of next-generation energy infrastructures. The book is structured into two thematic sections: electric power engineering and heat power engineering. The first section examines advanced approaches to the integration of renewable energy sources, intelligent monitoring, operational control, and hybrid energy systems. Particular attention is devoted to the role of electric vehicles in grid flexibility and stability, power quality assessment, electromagnetic diagnostics, and adaptive load management. Several chapters investigate electromagnetic and dielectric processes in electrical equipment, including multilayer insulation systems, cable technologies, and grounding arrangements. Computational modeling and simulation methods are also explored as tools for improving the design, optimization, and operational reliability of electrical systems and devices. The second section addresses technological and organizational aspects of heat power engineering, with emphasis on the modernization and resilience of district heating and industrial thermal systems. Contributions examine cogeneration technologies, thermal infrastructure financing mechanisms, alternative fuel applications, turbomachinery optimization, thermomechanical processes, and intelligent thermal control methods based on predictive algorithms and neural networks. The volume highlights the growing importance of interdisciplinary research and innovative engineering solutions for ensuring sustainable and secure energy system development in Ukraine and worldwide.