Power Plant Engineering

Description

Key Features In depth coverage of Hydroelectric, Diesel Engine and Gas Turbine Power Plants Analytical and theoretical treatment of concepts with the right blend of theory, design and practice of power stations Unique chapter on Energy Storage Mechanisms Detailing of combined cycle mode of power generation and fluidized bed boilers. Pedagogy : Solved Examples: 140 Review Questions: 752 Practice Problems: 190 In depth coverage of Hydroelectric, Diesel Engine and Gas Turbine Power Plants Chapter on Non-Conventional Power Generation (chapter 13) Chapter on Environmental Degradation and use of Renewable Energy (chapter 14) Pedagogy : Solved Examples: 140 Review Questions: 752 Practice Problems: 190 Table Of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction: Economics of Power Generation Chapter 1. Introduction: Economics of Power Generation Chapter 2. Analysis of Steam Cycles Chapter 3. Combined Cycle Power Generation Chapter 4. Fuels and Combustion Chapter 5. Combustion Mechanism, Combustion Equipment and Firing Methods Chapter 6. Steam Generators Chapter 7. Steam Turbines Chapter 9. Nuclear Power Plants Chapter 10. Hydroelectric Power Plant Chapter 11. Diesel Engine and Gas Turbines Power Plants Chapter 12. Energy Storage Chapter 13. Non-Conventional Power Generation Chapter 14. Environmental Degradation and use of Renewable EnergyD