Power Plant Engineering

Author : Larry Drbal
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 146130427X
Total Pages : 892 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Power Plant Engineering written by Larry Drbal and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive volume provides a complete, authoritative, up-to-date reference for all aspects of power plant engineering. Coverage ranges from engineering economics to coal and limestone handling, from design processes to plant thermal heat balances. Both theory and practical applications are covered, giving engineers the information needed to plan, design, construct, upgrade, and operate power plants. Power Plant Engineering is the culmination of experience of hundreds of engineers from Black & Veatch, a leading firm in the field for more than 80 years. The authors review all major power generating technologies, giving particular emphasis to current approaches. Special features of the book include: * More than 1000 figures and lines drawings that illustrate all aspects of the subject. * Coverage of related components and systems in power plants such as turbine-generators, feedwater heaters, condenser, and cooling towers. * Definitions and analyses of the features of various plant systems. * Discussions of promising future technologies. Power Plant Engineering will be the standard reference in the professional engineer's library as the source of information on steam power plant generation. In addition, the clear presentation of the material will make this book suitable for use by students preparing to enter the field.

Author : Zark Bedalov
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119534992
Total Pages : 696 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Practical Power Plant Engineering written by Zark Bedalov and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-24 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Power Plant Engineering offers engineers, new to the profession, a guide to the methods of practical design, equipment selection and operation of power and heavy industrial plants as practiced by experienced engineers. The author—a noted expert on the topic—draws on decades of practical experience working in a number of industries with ever-changing technologies. This comprehensive book, written in 26 chapters, covers the electrical activities from plant design, development to commissioning. It is filled with descriptive examples, brief equipment data sheets, relay protection, engineering calculations, illustrations, and common-sense engineering approaches. The book explores the most relevant topics and reviews the industry standards and established engineering practices. For example, the author leads the reader through the application of MV switchgear, MV controllers, MCCs and distribution lines in building plant power distribution systems, including calculations of interrupting duty for breakers and contactors. The text also contains useful information on the various types of concentrated and photovoltaic solar plants as well as wind farms with DFIG turbines. This important book: • Explains why and how to select the proper ratings for electrical equipment for specific applications • Includes information on the critical requirements for designing power systems to meet the performance requirements • Presents tests of the electrical equipment that prove it is built to the required standards and will meet plant-specific operating requirements Written for both professional engineers early in their career and experienced engineers, Practical Power Plant Engineering is a must-have resource that offers the information needed to apply the concepts of power plant engineering in the real world.

Author : A. K. Raja
Publisher : New Age International
ISBN 13 : 8122418317
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Power Plant Engineering written by A. K. Raja and published by New Age International. This book was released on 2006 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Text-Cum-Reference Book Has Been Written To Meet The Manifold Requirement And Achievement Of The Students And Researchers. The Objective Of This Book Is To Discuss, Analyses And Design The Various Power Plant Systems Serving The Society At Present And Will Serve In Coming Decades India In Particular And The World In General. The Issues Related To Energy With Stress And Environment Up To Some Extent And Finally Find Ways To Implement The Outcome.Salient Features# Utilization Of Non-Conventional Energy Resources# Includes Green House Effect# Gives Latest Information S In Power Plant Engineering# Include Large Number Of Problems Of Both Indian And Foreign Universities# Rich Contents, Lucid Manner

Author : Thomas C. Elliott
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071811087
Total Pages : 1246 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Standard Handbook of Powerplant Engineering written by Thomas C. Elliott and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2012-09-17 with total page 1246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : C. Elanchezhian
Publisher : I. K. International Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Power Plant Engineering written by C. Elanchezhian and published by I. K. International Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Power Plant Engineering has been designed for the students of B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering. Divided in five units it will also prove to be a valuable source for practicing engineers and teachers.It provides all the necessary information about Power Plants and Steam Power Plant, Nuclear and Hydel Power Plants, Diesel and Gas Turbine Power Plants, Geothermal Plants, Ocean Thermal Plants, Tidal Power Plants, Solar Power Plants and Economics of various Power Plants.KEY FEATURES:" Each chapter is accomplished with solved problems." Text has been supplemented with illustrated diagrams, tables, flow charts, and graphs wherever required, for clear understanding of students. " Summary, at the end of each chapter helps students to review literature presented in the chapter." Review questions and exercise problems have been designed to enhance the engineering skills of students.

Author : Farshid Zabihian
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1498707130
Total Pages : 1251 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Power Plant Engineering written by Farshid Zabihian and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-06-27 with total page 1251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides comprehensive coverage of conventional and alternative power generation systems. Uses state-of-the-art methods for design of main power plant components. Contains examples, case studies, and chapter problems. Includes historical sidebars to show the development and evolution of power plant technology. Offers solutions manual, PowerPoint slides, and additional text questions to instructors.

Author : P.K Das, A.K Das
Publisher : Notion Press
ISBN 13 : 1643248634
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Thermal Power Plant Engineering and Operation written by P.K Das, A.K Das and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-11-08 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended to meet the requirements of the fresh engineers on the field to endow them with indispensable information, technical know-how to work in the power plant industries and its associated plants. The book provides a thorough understanding and the operating principles to solve the elementary and the difficult problems faced by the modern young engineers while working in the industries. This book is written on the basis of ‘hands-on’ experience, sound and in-depth knowledge gained by the authors during their experiences faced while working in this field. The problem generally occurs in the power plants during operation and maintenance. It has been explained in a lucid language.

Author : MANOJ KUMAR GUPTA
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 8120346122
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book POWER PLANT ENGINEERING written by MANOJ KUMAR GUPTA and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook has been designed for a one-semester course on Power Plant Engineering studied by both degree and diploma students of mechanical and electrical engineering. It effectively exposes the students to the basics of power generation involved in several energy conversion systems so that they gain comprehensive knowledge of the operation of various types of power plants in use today. After a brief introduction to energy fundamentals including the environmental impacts of power generation, the book acquaints the students with the working principles, design and operation of five conventional power plant systems, namely thermal, nuclear, hydroelectric, diesel and gas turbine. The economic factors of power generation with regard to estimation and prediction of load, plant design, plant operation, tariffs and so on, are discussed and illustrated with the help of several solved numerical problems. The generation of electric power using renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, tidal, fuel cells, magneto hydrodynamic, thermoelectric and thermionic systems, is discussed elaborately. The book is interspersed with solved problems for a sound understanding of the various aspects of power plant engineering. The chapter-end questions are intended to provide the students with a thorough reinforcement of the concepts discussed.

Author : Joel Weisman
Publisher : Prentice Hall
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Modern Power Plant Engineering written by Joel Weisman and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1985 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : R. K. Rajput
Publisher : Firewall Media
ISBN 13 : 9788131802557
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A textbook of power plant engineering written by R. K. Rajput and published by Firewall Media. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: