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Extensively revised and updated, this new edition of a classic resource provides powerplant engineers with a full range of information from basic operations to leading-edge technologies, including steam generation, turbines and diesels, fuels and fuel handling, pollution control, plant electrical systems, and instrumentation and control. New material covers various energy resources for power generation, nuclear plant systems, hydroelectric power stations, alternative and cogeneration energy plants, and environmental controls. With over 600 drawings, diagrams, and photographs, it offers engineers and technicians the information needed to keep powerplants operating smoothly into the 21st century.
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Standard Handbook of Powerplant Engineering
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Extensively revised and updated, this new edition of a classic resource provides powerplant engineers with a full range of information from basic operations to leading-edge technologies, including steam generation, turbines and diesels, fuels and fuel handling, pollution control, plant electrical systems, and instrumentation and control. New material covers various energy resources for power generation, nuclear plant systems, hydroelectric power stations, alternative and cogeneration energy plants, and environmental controls. With over 600 drawings, diagrams, and photographs, it offers engineers and technicians the information needed to keep powerplants operating smoothly into the 21st century.
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Details the systems and equipment comprising the modern industrial/utility power plant. Emphasis is on powerplant hardware, but some theory and design information is included. Aimed at engineers and power technology consultants to aid in improving plant operation, chosing equipment, and selecting the most efficient design. Acidic paper. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Provides powerplant engineers with a full range of information frombasic operations to leading-edge technologies, including steamgeneration, turbines and diesels, fuels and fuel handling, pollutioncontrol, electrical systems, and instrumentation and control. New andrevised sections cover topics such as energy resources for powergeneration; nuclear plant systems; hydroelectric power stations;alternative renewable energy and cogeneration plants; andenvironmental controls.Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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ContributorsPrefaceSect. 1Energy Resources for Power GenerationSect. 1.1Overview of U.S. Energy ResourcesSect. 1.2CoalSect. 1.3Oil and Natural GasSect. 1.4Nuclear EnergySect. 1.5Hydroelectric EnergySect. 1.6Solar EnergySect. 1.7Geothermal EnergySect. 1.8Wind EnergySect. 1.9Biomass EnergySect. 1.10Waste FuelsSect. 2Steam PowerplantsSect. 2.1Steam FundamentalsSect. 2.2Basic Powerplant DesignSect. 2.3Steam GeneratorsSect. 2.4Boiler AuxiliariesSect. 2.5Cooling Towers and Air-Cooled CondensersSect. 2.6Water TreatmentSect. 3Prime MoversSect. 3.1Steam-Turbine FundamentalsSect. 3.2Steam-Turbine DesignSect. 3.3Gas-Turbine FundamentalsSect. 3.4Gas-Turbine DesignSect. 3.5Hydraulic TurbinesSect. 3.6Oil- and Gas-Fired Reciprocating EnginesSect. 4Plant Electric SystemsSect. 4.1AC Generators and Generator ProtectionSect. 4.2Transformers and Transformer ProtectionSect. 4.3Electrical InterconnectionsSect. 4.4In-Plant Electrical DistributionSect. 4.5AC Motors and Their ApplicationsSect. 4.6Busway ApplicationsSect. 4.7Cable ApplicationsSect. 5Instrumentation and ControlSect. 5.1Powerplant InstrumentsSect. 5.2Combustion Control and Burner ManagementSect. 5.3Turbine and Engine GovernorsSect. 5.4Key Systems and ComponentsSect. 5.5Human Engineering: Human-Machine InterfaceSect. 6Nuclear Plant SystemsSect. 6.1IntroductionSect. 6.2Fission TheorySect. 6.3Nuclear Steam Supply SystemsSect. 6.4Nuclear Plant Operation, Maintenance, and ControlSect. 6.5Reactor SafetySect. 6.6RegulationSect. 7Hydroelectric Power StationsSect. 7.1General Features of a Hydroelectric ProjectSect. 7.2Dams, Spillways, Water Conductors, and PowerhousesSect. 7.3Auxiliary Mechanical EquipmentSect. 7.4Hydroelectric Generators, Transformers, and ControlsSect. 8Alternative Energy Plants - Emerging TechnologiesSect. 8.1Solar Power Systems in SpaceSect. 8.2Geothermal Power SystemsSect. 8.3Wind Energy TechnologySect. 8.4Wood/Biomass PowerplantsSect. 8.5Waste-Fired Plant DesignSect. 8.6Fuel Cell PlantsSect. 9Environmental ControlsSect. 9.1Environmental Legislation and RegulationSect. 9.2Air Emission ControlsSect. 9.3Water Emission ControlsSect. 9.4Solid Waste ManagementSect. 9.5Powerplant Noise and Its ControlApp. 10.1Conversion FactorsApp. 10.2Standard Nominal System Voltages and Voltage RangesApp. 10.3Abbreviations- All Marketplace (--)
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The ''Bible'' Of Powerplant Engineering—Now Fully Expanded for the 21st Century. Over the last decade, powerplant engineering, with its diverse mix of technologies, has undergone dramatic changes. Alternative energy plants and renewable energy resources such as wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and fuel cell are now set to provide the world's electric power throughout the 21st century. Now over forty experts have extensively revised and updated the Standard Handbook of Powerplant Engineering. Providing powerplant engineers with a full range of information from basic operations to leading-edge technologies, it includes steam generation, turbines and diesels, fuels and fuel handling, pollution control, electrical systems, and instrumentation and control. The first guide to cover the most current technological advances in power generation, this edition has been expanded to include new or heavily revised sections on: Energy resources for power generation; Nuclear plant systems; Hydroelectric power stations; Alternative renewable energy and cogeneration plants; Environmental controls. Packed with hundreds of drawings, diagrams, and photographs, this unique handbook gives engineers and technicians the information they need to keep powerplants operating smoothly and efficiently into the next millennium.
Thomas C. Elliott was an editor with McGraw-Hill's Power magazine, where he worked for over 20 years. Kao Chen, P.E. is president of Carl-sons Consulting Engineers in San Diego, California, a firm specializing in electrical and illuminating systems design and energy management. Robert Swanekamp, P.E. works as a consulting engineer in San Diego, California.
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Thomas C. Elliott was an editor with McGraw-Hill's Power magazine, where he worked for over 20 years. Kao Chen, P.E. is president of Carl-sons Consulting Engineers in San Diego, California, a firm specializing in electrical and illuminating systems design and energy management. Robert Swanekamp, P.E. works as a consulting engineer in San Diego, California.
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ContributorsPrefaceSect. 1Energy Resources for Power GenerationSect. 1.1Overview of U.S. Energy ResourcesSect. 1.2CoalSect. 1.3Oil and Natural GasSect. 1.4Nuclear EnergySect. 1.5Hydroelectric EnergySect. 1.6Solar EnergySect. 1.7Geothermal EnergySect. 1.8Wind EnergySect. 1.9Biomass EnergySect. 1.10Waste FuelsSect. 2Steam PowerplantsSect. 2.1Steam FundamentalsSect. 2.2Basic Powerplant DesignSect. 2.3Steam GeneratorsSect. 2.4Boiler AuxiliariesSect. 2.5Cooling Towers and Air-Cooled CondensersSect. 2.6Water TreatmentSect. 3Prime MoversSect. 3.1Steam-Turbine FundamentalsSect. 3.2Steam-Turbine DesignSect. 3.3Gas-Turbine FundamentalsSect. 3.4Gas-Turbine DesignSect. 3.5Hydraulic TurbinesSect. 3.6Oil- and Gas-Fired Reciprocating EnginesSect. 4Plant Electric SystemsSect. 4.1AC Generators and Generator ProtectionSect. 4.2Transformers and Transformer ProtectionSect. 4.3Electrical InterconnectionsSect. 4.4In-Plant Electrical DistributionSect. 4.5AC Motors and Their ApplicationsSect. 4.6Busway ApplicationsSect. 4.7Cable ApplicationsSect. 5Instrumentation and ControlSect. 5.1Powerplant InstrumentsSect. 5.2Combustion Control and Burner ManagementSect. 5.3Turbine and Engine GovernorsSect. 5.4Key Systems and ComponentsSect. 5.5Human Engineering: Human-Machine InterfaceSect. 6Nuclear Plant SystemsSect. 6.1IntroductionSect. 6.2Fission TheorySect. 6.3Nuclear Steam Supply SystemsSect. 6.4Nuclear Plant Operation, Maintenance, and ControlSect. 6.5Reactor SafetySect. 6.6RegulationSect. 7Hydroelectric Power StationsSect. 7.1General Features of a Hydroelectric ProjectSect. 7.2Dams, Spillways, Water Conductors, and PowerhousesSect. 7.3Auxiliary Mechanical EquipmentSect. 7.4Hydroelectric Generators, Transformers, and ControlsSect. 8Alternative Energy Plants - Emerging TechnologiesSect. 8.1Solar Power Systems in SpaceSect. 8.2Geothermal Power SystemsSect. 8.3Wind Energy TechnologySect. 8.4Wood/Biomass PowerplantsSect. 8.5Waste-Fired Plant DesignSect. 8.6Fuel Cell PlantsSect. 9Environmental ControlsSect. 9.1Environmental Legislation and RegulationSect. 9.2Air Emission ControlsSect. 9.3Water Emission ControlsSect. 9.4Solid Waste ManagementSect. 9.5Powerplant Noise and Its ControlApp. 10.1Conversion FactorsApp. 10.2Standard Nominal System Voltages and Voltage RangesApp. 10.3Abbreviations- All Marketplace (--)
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