Steam plant operation

"The definitive reference on the role of steam in the operation of power plants for electric generation and industrial process applications. For more than 80 years, Steam Plant Operation has been an unmatched source of information on steam power plants, including design, operation, and maintenance. The Tenth Edition emphasizes the importance of devising a comprehensive energy plan utilizing all economical sources of energy, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy sources. This trusted classic discusses the important role that steam plays in our power production and identifies the associated risks and potential problems of other energy sources. You will find concise explanations of key concepts, from fundamentals through design and operation. For energy students, Steam Plant Operation provides a solid introduction to steam power plant technology. This practical guide includes common power plant calculations, such as plant heat rate, boiler efficiency, pump performance, and combustion processes, and explains the systems necessary to control plant emissions. Numerous illustrations and clear presentation of the material will prove invaluable for those preparing for an operator's license exam. Examples throughout show real-world application of the topics discussed."

Includes index.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- About the Authors -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 Steam and Its Importance -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The Use of Steam -- 1.3 The Steam-Plant Cycle -- 1.4 The Power Plant -- 1.5 Utility Boilers for Electric Power -- 1.6 Industrial and Small Power Plants -- 1.7 Solar Power -- 1.8 Wind Power -- 1.9 Power Plant Costs -- 1.10 Summary -- Questions and Problems -- 2 Boilers -- 2.1 The Boiler -- 2.2 Fundamentals of Steam Generation -- 2.3 Fire-Tube Boilers -- 2.4 Water-Tube Boilers -- 2.5 Steam-Water Separation -- 2.6 Principles of Heat Transfer -- 2.7 Superheaters -- 2.8 Superheat Steam Temperature Control -- 2.9 Heat-Recovery Equipment -- 2.10 Furnace Design Considerations -- 2.11 Furnace Construction -- 2.12 Industrial and Utility Boilers -- 2.13 Considerations for Coal Firing -- 2.14 Pressurized versus Balanced-Draft Boiler Designs -- 2.15 Fluidized Bed Boilers -- 2.16 Boiler Applications for Biomass Fuels -- 2.17 Modern Coal-Fired Plants--Summary -- 2.18 Process Steam and Its Application -- 2.19 Combined Cycle and Cogeneration Systems -- 2.20 Nuclear Steam Generation -- Questions and Problems -- 3 Design and Construction of Boilers …