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This book was written specifically for boiler plant operators and supervisors who want to learn how to lower plant operating costs, as well as how to operate plants of all types and sizes more wisely. Going beyond the basics of "keeping the pressure up," the author explains how to set effective priorities to assure optimum plant operation, including safety, continuity of operation, damage prevention, managing environmental impact, training replacement plant operators, logging and preserving historical data, and operating the plant economically. The book can also serve as an important reference for managers and superintendents who are interested in reducing a facility's operating expense. 600 pp.

Boiler Operator's Handbook - Table of Contents:

• Operating Wisely
• Operations
• What the Wise Operator Knows
• Special Systems
• Maintenance
• Consumables
• Water Treatment
• Strength of Material
• Plants and Equipment
• Controls
• Why They Fail
• Appendices
• Index

A bestselling calculations handbook that offers electric power engineers and technicians essential, step-by-step procedures for solving a wide array of electric power problems. This edition introduces a complete electronic book on CD-ROM with over 100 live calculations--90% of the book's calculations. Updated to reflect the new National Electric Code advances in transformer and motors; and the new system design and operating procedures in the electric utility industry prompted by deregulation.

* Covers the latest in instrumentation and control systems for power generation equipment

* Examines Gas Turbines, Stream Poswer Plants, Co-Generation and Combined Cycle Plants (includes valuable calculations)

* Provides operation and maintenance tips and troubleshooting methods

For nearly 70 years, Steam Plant Operation has been the definitive reference for system design to installation, operational features, expert maintenance and repairs.
A classic reference for understanding power plant design and operation, Steam Plant Operationhas assisted more operators to pass licensing exams than any other text.Packed with illustrations and fundamental descriptions, Steam Plant Operation keeps the engineer or plant operator current for the safe operation, expert guidance on design of various systems and help with every aspect of steam plant operation.

Steam Plant Operation
Eighth edition
by Everett B. Woodruff

Content

1. Steam and Its Importance
2. Boilers
3. Design and Construction of Boilers
4. Combustion of Fuels
5. Boiler Settings, Combustion Systems, and Auxiliary Equipment
6. Boiler Accessories
7. Operation and Maintenance of Boilers
8. Pumps
9. Steam Turbines, Condensers, and Cooling Towers
10. Operating and Maintaining Steam Turbines, Condensers, Cooling Towers, and Auxiliaries
11. Auxiliary Steam-Plant Equipment
12. Environmental Control Systems
13. Waste-to-Energy Plants

Appendices

• Unit Conversions
• Geometric Formulas
• Steam Tables and Charts
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Contents:
Fundamental of Power Plant
Non-Conventional Energy Resources and Utilization
Power Plant Economics and Variable Load Problem
Steam Power Plant
Steam Generator
Steam Turbine
Fuels and Combustion
Diesel Power Plant
Gas Turbine Power Plant
Nuclear Power Plant
Hydro-Electric Power Plants
Electrical System
Pollution and its Control

Steam Turbines for Modern Fossil-Fuel Power Plants Presenting the newest approaches to the design and operation of steam turbines, this book also explores modern techniques for refurbishment of aging units. It covers recent engineering breakthroughs and new approaches to transient operating conditions, as well as improved information support for operational personnel. An authoritative guide for power plant engineers, operators, owners and designers on all of these crucial developments, this book fully describes and evaluates the most important new design and operational improvement opportunities for the full spectrum of today's steam turbines - from the newest and most advanced to the more common existing systems.