An Introduction to Steam Electric Power Plants, Cycles and Boilers

Download or read book An Introduction to Steam Electric Power Plants, Cycles and Boilers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2017-12-17 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in steam powered electric generating plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PLANT FUNCTION AND PURPOSE 3. STEAM POWER CYCLE ECONOMY 4. COGENERATION CYCLES 5. SELECTION OF CYCLE STEAM CONDITIONS 6. CYCLE EQUIPMENT 7. STEAM POWER PLANT ARRANGEMENT 8. STEAM GENERATOR CONVENTIONAL TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS. 9. OTHER STEAM GENERATOR CHARACTERISTICS 10. STEAM GENERATOR SPECIAL TYPES 11. MAJOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS 12. MINOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS.