Guide to electric power generation
3rd ed.
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Word Count
67,250 words, Guess
Page Count
269 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveguidetoelectricp00pans_439
- Internet Archiveguidetoelectricp00pans_523
- ISBN-100849395119
- ISBN-139780849395116
- Library of Congress Control Number2005049470
and 4 more
- OCLC Control Number62708309
- OCLC Control Number1229166266
- Better World Books9780849395116
- Open LibraryOL19499015M
Classifications
- LCCTK
- LCCTK1001 .P35 2006
- LCCTK1001.P35 2006
and 2 more
- LCCTK1001 .P35 2006eb
- LCCTK1001
Description
This fully illustrated reference brings you detailed coverage of the full spectrum of equipment and processes used in the production of electricity, from the basics of energy conversion, to prime movers, generators, and boilers. The reader will find much useful information on the characteristics of fuels, including coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear and others, along with proper methods for handling them and their residues. Also extensively covered are internal combustion engines, steam turbines, and reciprocating steam engines. Feedwater treatment, ash removal reliability, operation and maintenance considerations are all examined in detail. The second edition expands coverage of gasification of coal, gas turbines and effective use of generation in place of efficiency measures.
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