Fundamentals of Power Plant Engineering: Conventional and Non-conventional: An Innovative Approach, 2/e

Contents: 1. Introduction - Energy and its Various Aspects. 2. Variable Load Problem and Power Plant Economics. 3. Steam power plant cycles. 4. Fuels and Combustion in Steam Power Plant. 5. Combustion Equipment and Fuel Handling Systems for Steam Power Plant. 6. Steam Generators, Ash Handling Systems and Feed Water Treatment. 7. Steam Turbines. 8. Auxiliary Systems, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Steam Turbines. 9. Condensers and cooling Towers. 10. Power Plant. 11. Hydroelectric Power Plant. 12. Diesel Engine Power plants. 13. Turbines Power Plant. 14. Combined, Co-generation and Mixed Cycle Power Plants. 15. Energy Storage. 16. Major Electrical Equipment in Power Plants. 17. Air Pollution Caused by Power Generation and its Control. 18. Non-conventional/Renewable Energy Resources Power Plants. References. Appendices. Index. The purpose of this book is to present a thorough treatment of Fundamental of Power Plant Engineering (Conventional and Non-Conventional/Renewal) from working, design, applications, operations control and maintenance point of view. This book covers the syllabus of all universities and abroad. The book is also highly suitable for all competitive examinations like civil services, engineering services and PSUs of central and state governments.…