Title: Electric Power Generation : A Nontechnical Guide Author: Dave Barnett and Kirk Bjornsgaard ISBN: 0878147535 / 9780878147533 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 337 Publisher: PennWell Year: 2000 Availability: In Stock
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nlike more technical texts stuffed with formulae and theories, this book explains in plain English how power is created and replaces formulae with everyday examples and easy-to-understand illustrations.
It opens with an explanation of how electricity is generated, then covers the planning and development of electric power stations, emphasizing modern considerations of merchant power plants, repowering, and the growth of gas turbine generation. The "facts" of generation are covered in part two—boilers, turbines, generators, hydro and pumped storage, and "alternative" generations sources, suchs geothermal, tidal, solar, and wind. Maintenance and operations are covered in basic overview format. Finally, environmental considerations—again, an increasing concern in light of deregulation and environmental law—are reviewed.
In addition, the authors cover specific features and fuel-types in nontechnical terms. Industry newcomers will appreciate this clear explanation of how power is created.
• Nontechnical approach aids those new to the generation business
• Thoroughly covers the operation and maintenance of all plant types
• Discusses the generation industry in light of electric industry deregulation
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Acronyms
Introduction : A Change in the Air
Part 1 : Electricity Chapter 1 : From Frogs Legs to Microwaves Chapter 2 : Generation is Energy Conversion
Part 2 : Planning and Development of Electric Power Stations Chapter 3 : Classic Considerations Chapter 4 : Technology-Driven Changes Chapter 5 : Fuels and Fuels Handling
Part 3 : Electric Power Generation Chapter 6 : Prime Movers : Steam Boilers, Storage, and More Chapter 7 : Furnaces and Boilers Chapter 8 : Steam Turbines Chapter 9 : Generators Chapter 10 : Fossil-Fired Steam Plants Chapter 11 : Nuclear Steam Plants Chapter 12 : Gas Turbine Plants and Cogeneration Chapter 13 : Hydroelectric vs. Pumped Storage Chapter 14 : The Alternative Fuels : Geothermal, Wind, Solar, Tidal, and Biomass Generation Chapter 15 : The Future : Building On What’s Been Done
Part 4 : Maintenance, Operations, and Transmission and Distribution Chapter 16 : Maintenance Chapter 17 : Operations Chapter 18 : Transmission and Distribution
Part 5 : Ecological and Environmental Considerations and Safety Chapter 19 : Cultural Aspects Chapter 20 : Safety First, Last, and Always