Power Generation Handbook: Selection, Applications, Operation, Maintenance provides a thorough understanding of co-generation and combined cycle plants. Each of the components such as compressors, gas and steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators, condensers, lubricating systems, transformers, and generators are covered in detail.

Selection considerations, operation, maintenance and economics of co-generation plants and combined cycles as well as emission limits, monitoring and governing systems are also covered thoroughly. Power Generation Handbook: Selection, Applications, Operation, Maintenance is a blueprint to maximizing the efficiency, reliability, and longevity of any power generating plant.

Key Features:

• Coverage of the latest in instrumentation and control systems for power generating equipment
• Operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting methods
• Tips on monitoring, controlling, and reducing emissions from power plants
• Calculations for gas turbine, steam power plant, co-generation, and combined cycles

Contents:

1. Review of Thermodynamic Principles
2. Steam Power Plants
3. Steam Turbines and Auxiliaries
4. Turbine Governing Systems
5. Steam Chests and Valves
6. Turbine Protective Devices
7. Turbine Instrumentation
8. Lubrication Systems
9. Gland Sealing System
10. An Overview of Gas Turbines
11. Gas Turbine Compressors
12. Gas Turbine Combustors
13. Axial-Flow Turbines
14. Gas Turbine Materials
15. Gas Turbine Lubrication and Fuel Systems
16. Gas Turbine Bearings and Seals
17. Gas Turbine Instrumentation and Control Systems
18. Gas Turbine Performance Characteristics
19. Gas Turbine Operating and Maintenance Considerations
20. Gas Turbine Emission Guidelines and Control Methods
21. Combined Cycles
22. Selection Considerations of Combined Cycles and Cogeneration Plants
23. Applications of Cogeneration and Combined-Cycle Plants
24. Cogeneration Application Considerations
25. Economic and Technical Considerations for Combined-Cycle Performance -- Enhancement Options
26. Fundamentals of Electrical Systems
27. Introduction to Machinery Principles
28. Transformers
29. Transformer Components and Maintenance
30. AC Machine Fundamentals
31. Synchronous Generators
32. Generator Components, Auxiliaries, and Excitation
33. Generator Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance

Index

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