Handbook for Cogeneration and Combined Cycle Power Plants

This new reference covers all major aspects of power plant design, operation, and maintenance. It covers cycle optimization and reliability, technical details on sizing, plant layout, fuel selection, types of drives, and performance characteristics of all major components in a cogeneration or combined cycle power plant. The author discusses design, fabrication, installation, operation, and maintenance. Many illustrations, curves, and tables are used throughout the text. Special Features Include: * Comparison of Various Energy Systems * Latest Cycles and Power Augmentation Techniques * Reviews and Benefits of the Latest Codes * Detailed Analysis of Available Equipment * Descriptions of all Major Equipment in CCPP * Techniques for Improving Plant Reliability and Maintainability * Testing and Plant Evaluation Techniques * Advantages and Disadvantages of Fuels.
Contents Include: Overview of Power Generation; Cycles; Performance and Mechanical Equipment Standards; Overview of Gas Turbines; Overview of Steam Turbines; Overview of Pumps; Heat Recovery Steam Generators; Condensers and Cooling Towers; Generators, Motors and Switch Gears; Fuels; Fuel Piping and Fuel Storage; Bearings, Seals and Lubrication Systems; Control Systems and Condition Monitoring; Performance Testing of Combined Cycle Power Plant; Maintenance Techniques.