HIGH-PRESSURE BOILER ENGINEERING: Fundamentals, Design, and Operation - Softcover

A. GRAIG, THOMAS

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798187571390

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Master the Engineering Behind High-Pressure Boiler Systems
High-pressure boilers are the driving force behind power plants, refineries, chemical processing facilities, marine propulsion systems, and countless industrial operations worldwide. Understanding how these complex systems are designed, operated, and maintained is essential for every mechanical and power engineer.
High-Pressure Boiler Engineering: Fundamentals, Design, and Operation is a comprehensive engineering reference that bridges academic theory with real-world industrial practice. Whether you're a student building a solid foundation, a practicing engineer seeking a trusted reference, or a plant professional responsible for boiler performance and safety, this book provides the knowledge and practical insight needed to succeed.
From steam generation and Rankine cycle analysis to combustion, heat transfer, boiler construction, pressure vessels, ASME code compliance, water chemistry, emissions control, instrumentation, and advanced boiler technologies, every chapter is designed to help you understand not just how boiler systems work—but why they perform the way they do.
Rather than presenting formulas alone, this book combines engineering theory with worked examples, practical design guidance, troubleshooting techniques, and real-world applications that prepare readers for today's industrial challenges.

Inside You'll Discover

High-pressure steam generation fundamentals
Boiler design and construction
Steam thermodynamics and Rankine cycles
Combustion engineering and fuel systems
Heat transfer and boiler efficiency
Superheaters, economizers, and HRSGs
Water chemistry and corrosion control
ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code fundamentals
Instrumentation, controls, and safety systems
Boiler inspections, maintenance, and failure analysis
Environmental compliance and emissions reduction
Modern ultra-supercritical boiler technologies
Carbon capture and next-generation steam plants

Perfect For:

Mechanical Engineering Students
Power Plant Engineers
Boiler Engineers
Plant Operators
Energy Engineers
Process Engineers
Maintenance Engineers
Utility Professionals
Engineering Consultants
University Instructors
Whether you're preparing for professional practice, expanding your technical expertise, or looking for a dependable engineering reference, High-Pressure Boiler Engineering delivers the knowledge, practical guidance, and industry insight needed to confidently design, operate, and optimize modern boiler systems.

Build the expertise to improve efficiency, enhance safety, and master one of the most critical technologies in power and industrial engineering.

About this title

About the Author

Thomas A. Graig is an engineering author specializing in comprehensive technical references for mechanical, thermal, and power engineering disciplines.
His work is dedicated to presenting complex engineering topics with clarity while maintaining the depth and rigor expected by students, educators, practicing engineers, and industry professionals. Drawing together engineering theory, practical design methods, applicable codes and standards, and real-world case studies, his publications are intended to serve as both academic textbooks and long-term professional references.
Through High-Pressure Boiler Engineering: Fundamentals, Design, and Operation, Thomas A. Graig provides engineers with a complete guide to the design, analysis, operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of modern high-pressure boiler systems, emphasizing technical excellence, engineering judgment, safety, and ethical professional practice.

From the Back Cover

Designing and operating a high-pressure boiler requires mastery of multiple engineering disciplines—and absolute commitment to safety.
High-Pressure Boiler Engineering: Fundamentals, Design, and Operation serves as a comprehensive engineering textbook and professional reference for today's mechanical, power, and plant engineers.
Inside You'll Learn
✔ Steam generation and Rankine-cycle analysis
✔ Boiler combustion systems and fuels
✔ Heat transfer and circulation
✔ Boiler design using ASME Code principles
✔ Metallurgy and high-temperature materials
✔ Boiler water chemistry and environmental control
✔ Instrumentation, automation, and process control
✔ Inspection, testing, maintenance, and failure analysis
✔ Reliability engineering and lifecycle management
✔ Advanced boiler technologies and digital engineering
✔ Professional engineering ethics and documentation
Designed for engineering students, PE candidates, plant engineers, inspectors, consultants, operators, and educators, this book combines rigorous engineering theory with practical industrial application.
Whether you're designing a new boiler, improving plant performance, extending equipment life, or preparing for professional engineering responsibilities, this volume provides the technical knowledge needed to make informed engineering decisions with confidence.

From the Inside Flap

Steam generation remains one of the foundations of modern civilization.
Power plants, refineries, chemical facilities, paper mills, food-processing plants, marine propulsion systems, and countless industrial facilities all depend upon high-pressure boilers operating safely and efficiently.
High-Pressure Boiler Engineering: Fundamentals, Design, and Operation provides a complete engineering treatment of these complex systems—from basic steam generation through advanced boiler technologies.
Inside you'll explore:
Steam generation fundamentals
Rankine-cycle thermodynamics
Combustion engineering
Heat transfer
Boiler classifications and construction
Superheaters, reheaters, economizers, and HRSGs
Boiler metallurgy and materials
ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code design
Water chemistry and treatment
Instrumentation and control systems
Boiler operation and startup procedures
Safety valves and overpressure protection
Inspection, maintenance, and failure analysis
Reliability engineering
Life-extension assessment
Boiler economics
Digital twins and computational modeling
Ultra-supercritical and advanced boiler technologies
Professional ethics and engineering responsibility
Each chapter includes detailed explanations, engineering calculations, worked examples, review problems, and practical insights that prepare readers for both professional practice and advanced study.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798187571390
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432