Steam Plant Operation, 9th edition is the definitive guide for steam power plant systems and operation.

Wind, solar, and biomass power are introduced in the book, and the benefits and challenges of these renewable resources for the production of reliable, cost-effective electric power are identified. In-depth details on coal-fired plants, gas turbine cogeneration, nuclear power, and renewable energy sources are included as are the environmental control systems that they require. Potential techniques for the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants also are presented.

This practical guide also provides common power plant calculations such as plant heat rate, boiler efficiency, pump performance, combustion processes, and collection efficiency for plant emissions.

Contents

1. Steam and Its Importance
2. Boilers
3. Design and Construction of Boilers
4. Combustion of Fuels
5. Boiler Settings, Combustion Systems, and Auxiliary Equipment
6. Boiler Accessories
7. Operation and Maintenance of Boilers
8. Pumps
9. Steam Turbines, Condensers, and Cooling Towers
10. Operating and Maintaining Steam Turbines, Condensers, Cooling Towers, and Auxiliaries
11. Auxiliary Steam-Plant Equipment
12. Environmental Control Systems
13. Waste-to-Energy Plants

Appendices

1. Unit Conversions
2. Geometric Formulas
3. Steam Tables and Charts
4. Answers to Problems

Glossary
Index

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