Tag Archives: Power Generation

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 increases the overall efficiency of power generation. In this article, …

Modern Power Station Practice Electrical Systems and Equipment Volume D. A volume in British Electricity International Book Third Edition. The Book provides info about the electrical system and plant design and development and produces designs that meet operational needs in the most economical way and with the required level of reliability and performance. The Book also describes the solutions to …

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 Station Practice gives a detailed account of experience obtained in …

Power Generation Handbook Second Edition Fundamentals of Low-Emission, High-Efficiency Power Plant Operation by Philip Kiameh. The Handbook provides detailed information about all types of power plants including gas turbines, steam power plants, co-generation, combined-cycle power plants, and solar and wind power plants. The book covers all of the components of these power plants such as compressors, gas turbines, steam turbines, …

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 into the heart of power stations, focusing on the intricate …

Solar House A Guide for the Solar Designer by Terry Galloway. This guide is an expedition into the realm of solar design, spanning the entire lifecycle of a project – from inception to operation and maintenance. Through the eyes of a seasoned solar homeowner, this book serves as a beacon for architects, designers, contractors, and homeowners alike, offering insights into …

Thermal Engineering in Power Systems by B.Sunden, Ryoichi Amano. his comprehensive volume stands as a pinnacle in the field, providing a wealth of knowledge and invaluable contributions to the study of thermal engineering within power systems. Aimed at the international community, this book showcases recent advances and cutting-edge research that shapes the future of power generation and energy utilization. This …

Combined Cycle Systems For the Utility Industry by Jim Causey. Combined cycle systems are highly efficient power generation plants that have gained popularity in the utility industry due to their excellent fuel efficiency and lower environmental impact compared to traditional power plants. These systems combine two types of power generation technologies: gas turbines and steam turbines. Overall, combined cycle power …

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 and condition. In this article, we will explore the different …

Advances in Renewable Energies and Power Technologies by Imene Yahyaoui. This book studies the advances in renewable energies, focusing on solar and wind energies. It is aimed at researchers and experts who want to develop novel results in this exciting subject, as well as newcomers to renewable energies. The book presents explanations about the principle of solar and wind energy …

Transmission, Distribution, and Renewable Energy Generation Power Equipment Aging and Life Extension Techniques, Second Edition by Chudnovsky, Bella. this book provides info about issues of the reliability and safety of electrical apparatus and supporting equipment in the expanding field of renewable energy generating technologies: solar, wind, tide, and wave power. The review of aging factors and mitigating means allowing to …

Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plants by S. Can Gülen The author’s goal is to provide the reader with specialized knowledge that can be readily applied to the solution of day-to-day problems encountered in the design, development, optimization, operation, and maintenance of gas and steam turbine combined cycle power plants. It must be stressed that this volume is not exactly …