Standard Handbook of Powerplant Engineering
Standard Handbook of Powerplant Engineering

Author: Thomas C. Elliott

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2012-09-17

Total Pages: 1246

ISBN-13: 0071811087

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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.

Powerplant Technology
Powerplant Technology

Author: M. M. El-Wakil

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780070662742

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This text is designed for courses in powerplant technology, powerplant engineering, and energy conversion offered in departments of mechanical engineering and nuclear engineering. It is also suitable as a supplement to courses in energy analysis offered in mechanical or nuclear engineering departments or energy analysis programs. It covers fossil, nuclear and renewable-energy powerplants with equal emphasis, giving students a complete and detailed understanding of the entire spectrum of power generation systems.

Nuclear Energy Materials And Reactors - Volume I
Nuclear Energy Materials And Reactors - Volume I

Author: Yassin A. Hassan

Publisher: EOLSS Publications

Published: 2010-09-22

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 1848263112

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Nuclear Energy Materials and Reactors is a component of Encyclopedia of Energy Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Nuclear energy is a type of technology involving the controlled use of nuclear fission to release energy for work including propulsion, heat, and the generation of electricity. The theme on Nuclear Energy Materials and Reactors discusses: Fundamentals of Nuclear Energy; Nuclear Physics; Nuclear Interactions; Nuclear Reactor Theory; Nuclear Reactor Design; Nuclear Reactor Kinetics; Reactivity Changes; Nuclear Power Plants; Pressurized Water Reactors; Boiling Water Reactors; Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors; Heavy Water Light Water Reactors; Advanced Gas Cooled Reactors; Light Water Graphite Reactors; High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactors; Pebble Bed Modular Reactor; Radioactive Wastes, Origins, Classification and Management; Nuclear Reactor Overview and Reactor Cycles; The Nuclear Reactor Closed Cycle; Safety of Boiling Water Reactors; Supercritical Water-Cooled Nuclear Reactors: Review and Status; The Gas-Turbine Modular Helium Reactor; Application of Risk Assessment to Nuclear Power Plants; Production and Recycling Resources for Nuclear Fission. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers.

Steam Plant Operation, 10th Edition
Steam Plant Operation, 10th Edition

Author: Everett B. Woodruff

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2016-11-04

Total Pages: 750

ISBN-13: 1259641341

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The definitive reference on the role of steam in the production and 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, 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. COVERAGE INCLUDES: • Steam and Its Importance • Boilers • Design and Construction of Boilers • Combustion of Fuels • Boiler Settings, Combustion Systems, and Auxiliary Equipment • Boiler Accessories • Operation and Maintenance of Boilers • Pumps • Steam Turbines, Condensers, and Cooling Towers • Operating and Maintaining Steam Turbines, Condensers, Cooling Towers, and Auxiliaries • Auxiliary Steam Plant Equipment • Environmental Control Systems • Waste-to-Energy Plants

Classic Works in RF Engineering
Classic Works in RF Engineering

Author: John L. B. Walker

Publisher: Artech House Publishers

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13:

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The growing interest in commercial RF applications and high-frequency engineering has triggered a scramble for fundamental design and analysis information. This expertly compiled resource gives microwave engineers instant, one-stop access to a vast range of essential source material in a single convenient volume.

Introduction to Electrical Power Systems
Introduction to Electrical Power Systems

Author: Dr. Mohamed E. El-Hawary

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-11-19

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9780470411360

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Adapted from an updated version of the author's classic Electric Power System Design and Analysis, with new material designed for the undergraduate student and professionals new to Power Engineering. The growing importance of renewable energy sources, control methods and mechanisms, and system restoration has created a need for a concise, comprehensive text that covers the concepts associated with electric power and energy systems. Introduction to Electric Power Systems fills that need, providing an up-to-date introduction to this dynamic field. The author begins with a discussion of the modern electric power system, centering on the technical aspects of power generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization. After providing an overview of electric power and machine theory fundamentals, he offers a practical treatment-focused on applications-of the major topics required for a solid background in the field, including synchronous machines, transformers, and electric motors. He also furnishes a unique look at activities related to power systems, such as power flow and control, stability, state estimation, and security assessment. A discussion of present and future directions of the electrical energy field rounds out the text. With its broad, up-to-date coverage, emphasis on applications, and integrated MATLAB scripts, Introduction to Electric Power Systems provides an ideal, practical introduction to the field-perfect for self-study or short-course work for professionals in related disciplines.

Electric Energy
Electric Energy

Author: Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2015-09-15

Total Pages: 609

ISBN-13: 1498760031

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The search for renewable energy and smart grids, the societal impact of blackouts, and the environmental impact of generating electricity, along with the new ABET criteria, continue to drive a renewed interest in electric energy as a core subject. Keeping pace with these changes, Electric Energy: An Introduction, Third Edition restructures the traditional introductory electric energy course to better meet the needs of electrical and mechanical engineering students. Now in color, this third edition of a bestselling textbook gives students a wider view of electric energy, without sacrificing depth. Coverage includes energy resources, renewable energy, power plants and their environmental impacts, electric safety, power quality, power market, blackouts, and future power systems. The book also makes the traditional topics of electromechanical conversion, transformers, power electronics, and three-phase systems more relevant to students. Throughout, it emphasizes issues that engineers encounter in their daily work, with numerous examples drawn from real systems and real data. What’s New in This Edition Color illustrations Substation and distribution equipment Updated data on energy resources Expanded coverage of power plants Expanded material on renewable energy Expanded material on electric safety Three-phase system and pulse width modulation for DC/AC converters Induction generator More information on smart grids Additional problems and solutions Combining the fundamentals of traditional energy conversion with contemporary topics in electric energy, this accessible textbook gives students the broad background they need to meet future challenges.

Electric Power Substations Engineering
Electric Power Substations Engineering

Author: John D. McDonald

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-04-19

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 1420007319

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Combining select chapters from Grigsby's standard-setting The Electric Power Engineering Handbook with several chapters not found in the original work, Electric Power Substations Engineering became widely popular for its comprehensive, tutorial-style treatment of the theory, design, analysis, operation, and protection of power substations. For its

Power System Stability
Power System Stability

Author: Edward Wilson Kimbark

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1995-03-13

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 9780780311350

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The classic reference for power-system engineers Power System Stability, Volumes I, II, III is a classic reference for power-system engineers, now reissued together as a set. Volume I, Elements of Stability Calculations, covers the elements of stability, principal affecting factors, and applications on power systems. Volume II, Power Circuit Breakers and Protective Relays features in-depth information on organization, materials, actions, and conditions as they relate to power system stability. Volume III, Synchronous Machines, details the more advanced calculations required in special circumstances that demand a higher level of accuracy than the simplified calculations presented in Volume I can provide.