Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) play a pivotal role in modern power plants, particularly in combined cycle operations. They help to improve the efficiency of gas turbines by recovering heat from exhaust gases, which would otherwise be wasted, and converting it into steam to drive a steam turbine. This process …
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Modern Power Station Practice Turbines Generators
Modern Power Station Practice Turbines Generators and Associated Plant Volume C by Hambling, P. and British Electricity International. The book provides details on the development and design of power station turbines and generators. It also explains the reasons behind every aspect of turbine development. The Third Edition of Modern Power …
Read More »Modern Power Station Practice Boilers and Ancillary Plant
Welcome to the world of power generation, where innovation and engineering excellence converge to provide us with the energy that powers our modern lives. In this comprehensive volume, Modern Power Station Practice: Boilers and Ancillary Plant Volume B, brought to you by the experts at British Electricity International, we delve …
Read More »Combined Cycle Systems For the Utility Industry
Combined Cycle Systems for the Utility Industry: Enhancing Efficiency and Performance The utility industry plays a critical role in supplying electricity to meet the growing global demand. One of the most innovative advancements in power generation is the Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP). By integrating both gas turbines and steam …
Read More »Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation Enhancing Efficiency and Reliability
Gas or Steam Turbines are essential equipment in various industries, including power generation, oil and gas, and manufacturing. To ensure their efficient and reliable operation, turbine supervisory instrumentation (TSI) plays a vital role. TSI encompasses a range of monitoring and measurement tools that provide critical data about the turbine’s performance …
Read More »Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plants
Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plants: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) power plants represent a high-efficiency solution to modern power generation needs. By blending the strengths of both gas and steam turbines in a single system, they achieve thermal efficiencies exceeding 60%, significantly reducing fuel consumption …
Read More »Wind and Solar Power Systems
Wind and Solar Power Systems Design, Analysis, and Operation (2021) by Mukund R. Patel. The book is designed and tested as a textbook for a semester course for university seniors in electrical and mechanical engineering fields. The practicing engineers will get detailed treatment of this rapidly growing power industry segment. …
Read More »Coal-Fired Power Generation Handbook
Coal-Fired Power Generation: Fundamentals, Systems, and the Future Coal-fired power generation has historically been the backbone of electricity supply for many nations. Despite increasing interest in renewables, coal remains an integral part of the global energy mix, especially in developing countries. Understanding the complete coal power cycle—from resource occurrence …
Read More »Guide to Electric Power Generation
Guide to Electric Power Generation 3rd edition by A.J. Pansini. This book covers only the how, when and where electrical energy is produced. Other texts cover how it is delivered to the consumer. The operations of an electric system, like other enterprises, may be divided into three areas: Electric Generation …
Read More »Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide
Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide Maximizing efficiency and profitability by Philip Kiameh. The book provides detailed coverage of different types of power plants, including the following: modern cogeneration, combined-cycle IGCC; plants that burn coal, petroleum coke, Orimulsion, biomass, and municipal waste. This book provides the reader with a …
Read More »Steam Plant Operation
Steam Plant Operation latest pdf by Everett B. Woodruff. This Edition of Steam Plant Operation reviews all sources of energy and how they contribute to the production of electricity. It points out the risks and potential problems that each source of energy faces. But the book continues to emphasize the …
Read More »Water Chemistry Practices in Thermal Power Stations
Water Chemistry Practices in Thermal Power Stations Water chemistry plays a critical role in the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of thermal power stations. Proper chemical control not only maximizes equipment life and thermal efficiency but also minimizes corrosion, scaling, fouling, and environmental impact. This article provides an in-depth overview …
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