Power Plant Performance

Author : A B Gill
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483100005

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Power Plant Performance by A B Gill Pdf

Power Plant Performance discusses the different procedures and practices involved in the operation of power plants. The book is divided into four parts. Part I covers general considerations such as steam cycles; the sampling, analysis, and assessment of coal; and pumping – its related terms, the different types of pumps, and the determination of sizes and efficiency. Part II tackles the important measurements in power plants such as temperature, pressure, and gas and water flow. Part III deals with the operation of power plant components such as the boiler, turbine, and condensers. Part IV tackles other related topics such as steam turbine heat consumption tests; plant-operating parameters; and the costs of outages. The text is recommended for professionals involved in the development, maintenance, and operation of power plants, especially those who would like to be familiar with the basics.

Author : Gilberto Francisco Martha de Souza
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781447123095

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Thermal Power Plant Performance Analysis by Gilberto Francisco Martha de Souza Pdf

The analysis of the reliability and availability of power plants is frequently based on simple indexes that do not take into account the criticality of some failures used for availability analysis. This criticality should be evaluated based on concepts of reliability which consider the effect of a component failure on the performance of the entire plant. System reliability analysis tools provide a root-cause analysis leading to the improvement of the plant maintenance plan. Taking in view that the power plant performance can be evaluated not only based on thermodynamic related indexes, such as heat-rate, Thermal Power Plant Performance Analysis focuses on the presentation of reliability-based tools used to define performance of complex systems and introduces the basic concepts of reliability, maintainability and risk analysis aiming at their application as tools for power plant performance improvement, including: · selection of critical equipment and components, · definition of maintenance plans, mainly for auxiliary systems, and · execution of decision analysis based on risk concepts. The comprehensive presentation of each analysis allows future application of the methodology making Thermal Power Plant Performance Analysis a key resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students in mechanical and nuclear engineering.

Author : Gilberto Francisco Martha de Souza
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781447123088

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Thermal Power Plant Performance Analysis by Gilberto Francisco Martha de Souza Pdf

This book presents reliability-based tools used to define performance of complex systems and introduces the basic concepts of reliability, maintainability and risk analysis aiming at their application as tools for power plant performance improvement.

Author : Xingrang Liu,Ramesh Bansal
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781498708234

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Thermal Power Plants by Xingrang Liu,Ramesh Bansal Pdf

Thermal Power Plants: Modeling, Control, and Efficiency Improvement explains how to solve highly complex industry problems regarding identification, control, and optimization through integrating conventional technologies, such as modern control technology, computational intelligence-based multiobjective identification and optimization, distributed computing, and cloud computing with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technology. Introducing innovative methods utilized in industrial applications, explored in scientific research, and taught at leading academic universities, this book: Discusses thermal power plant processes and process modeling, energy conservation, performance audits, efficiency improvement modeling, and efficiency optimization supported by high-performance computing integrated with cloud computing Shows how to simulate fossil fuel power plant real-time processes, including boiler, turbine, and generator systems Provides downloadable source codes for use in CORBA C++, MATLAB®, Simulink®, VisSim, Comsol, ANSYS, and ANSYS Fluent modeling software Although the projects in the text focus on industry automation in electrical power engineering, the methods can be applied in other industries, such as concrete and steel production for real-time process identification, control, and optimization.

Author : Almas Heshmati
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136621680

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Economic Fundamentals of Power Plant Performance by Almas Heshmati Pdf

Stability of the electricity industry is crucial for economic growth of all nations. Sustainable economic growth cannot be accomplished without secured energy supply. The book underlines how management of the electricity industry should be conducted and the efficient form of electricity market structure. The book also studies the electricity industry in Korea which has been a strongly supportive and vital factor in the economic development of Korea for the last few decades. The book focuses on the three market players of the electricity market and they are the suppliers, consumers and the government-related organizations. It includes detailed information on generation and finances at the generator level and analyzes the efficiency differences among generators, plants and business units by using different performance measurement methods. It identifies and analyzes different production factors' effectiveness and relationships in generation. The comprehensive analysis helps to provide explanations in the differences in the performance of the studied units. The book also discusses the implications of the findings for future resource allocation and how we can further enhance the efficiency of the industry. The book will appeal to those interested in energy and energy policies, as well as researchers and practitioners in the economic development and electricity and utilities industry.

Author : Paul Winkle
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005-02-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 186058392X

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Power Generation Retrofitting by Paul Winkle Pdf

Power Generation Retrofitting – Optimizing Power Plant Performance reviews the experience of previous retrofitting projects and assesses the options currently available from power plant and equipment manufacturers. The book also considers the likely future demand for retrofit services from the UK and overseas markets. Power Generation Retrofitting – Optimizing Power Plant Performance will be of value to those involved in the management, operation, or maintenance of existing plant and to those involved in the design, development, and servicing of steam plant and auxiliary systems. CONTENTS INCLUDE: How high-tech fossil-fuel handling can minimize profit loss when retrofitting steam power generation plant Exchanging rotary heaters The role of the plate heat exchanger in achieving improved performance on steam power generation plant Low-mass-flux, vertical tube furnace retrofit at Yaomeng in the People’s Republic of China Optimized plant retrofits New life for older plants – recent utility boilers refurbishment experience.

Author : Heinz Termuehlen,Werner Emsperger
Publisher : American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015056192902

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Clean and Efficient Coal-fired Power Plants by Heinz Termuehlen,Werner Emsperger Pdf

This book presents the evolution toward advanced coal-fired power plants. Advanced power plants with an efficiency level of 45% are today commercially available and even more efficient plants are in their development phase. Considering that presently many pulverized coal-fired power plants operate with an efficiency of about 32%, an improvement of more than 40% specific coal consumption and CO2 discharge can be achieved. Before trying to apply as a secondary measure the use of carbon sequestration, it seems that this 40% specific CO2 discharge reduction as a primary measure can much easier be achieved. The effect of power generation on the environment can be drastically improved by the use of flue gas cleanup systems in advanced pulverized coal-fired power plants (SO2 emission reduction from 40 to 1.4 lb/MWh and NOx emission reduction from 7.5 to 0.64 lb/MWh). With an increased number of coal-fired plants, CO2 discharge and emissions can be reduced, even with an increase of electric power generation in the US by 38% over the next 20 years. Even though the book concentrates on pulverized coal-fired power plants, it also discusses and compares other options like fluidized-bed combustion and coal gasification.

Author : Rodney R. Gay,Carl A. Palmer,Michael R. Erbes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2004-10-01
Category : Electric power-plants
ISBN : 0975587609

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Power Plant Performance Monitoring by Rodney R. Gay,Carl A. Palmer,Michael R. Erbes Pdf

Author : Xingrang Liu,Ramesh Bansal
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781315354262

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Thermal Power Plants by Xingrang Liu,Ramesh Bansal Pdf

Thermal Power Plants: Modeling, Control, and Efficiency Improvement explains how to solve highly complex industry problems regarding identification, control, and optimization through integrating conventional technologies, such as modern control technology, computational intelligence-based multiobjective identification and optimization, distributed computing, and cloud computing with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technology. Introducing innovative methods utilized in industrial applications, explored in scientific research, and taught at leading academic universities, this book: Discusses thermal power plant processes and process modeling, energy conservation, performance audits, efficiency improvement modeling, and efficiency optimization supported by high-performance computing integrated with cloud computing Shows how to simulate fossil fuel power plant real-time processes, including boiler, turbine, and generator systems Provides downloadable source codes for use in CORBA C++, MATLAB®, Simulink®, VisSim, Comsol, ANSYS, and ANSYS Fluent modeling software Although the projects in the text focus on industry automation in electrical power engineering, the methods can be applied in other industries, such as concrete and steel production for real-time process identification, control, and optimization.

Author : Oliver Hill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Science
ISBN : 1536123269

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Thermal Power Plants by Oliver Hill Pdf

In order to further understand the transfer processes of radionuclides from soil and air to plants in tropical areas affected by coal mining and burning, the absorption of 234U, 238U and 210Po by ferns, lichens, mosses, soybean, wheat, pine and eucalyptus cultivated around a coal-fired power plant and coal mining area in southern Brazil was evaluated in Chapter One. In Chapter Two, the authors show how biomethanisation of biogas by primary and secondary treatment of activated sludge from a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) can be used as an alternative to fossil fuels. Chapter Three applies a statistical methodology in order to distribute the consumption during the production cycle so that it is affected as less as possible.

Author : John E Oakey
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780857093806

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Power Plant Life Management and Performance Improvement by John E Oakey Pdf

Coal- and gas-based power plants currently supply the largest proportion of the world’s power generation capacity, and are required to operate to increasingly stringent environmental standards. Higher temperature combustion is therefore being adopted to improve plant efficiency and to maintain net power output given the energy penalty that integration of advanced emissions control systems cause. However, such operating regimes also serve to intensify degradation mechanisms within power plant systems, potentially affecting their reliability and lifespan. Power plant life management and performance improvement critically reviews the fundamental degradation mechanisms that affect conventional power plant systems and components, as well as examining the operation and maintenance approaches and advanced plant rejuvenation and retrofit options that the industry are applying to ensure overall plant performance improvement and life management. Part one initially reviews plant operation issues, including fuel flexibility, condition monitoring and performance assessment. Parts two, three and four focus on coal boiler plant, gas turbine plant, and steam boiler and turbine plant respectively, reviewing environmental degradation mechanisms affecting plant components and their mitigation via advances in materials selection and life management approaches, such as repair, refurbishment and upgrade. Finally, part five reviews issues relevant to the performance management and improvement of advanced heat exchangers and power plant welds. With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Power plant life management and performance improvement is an essential reference for power plant operators, industrial engineers and metallurgists, and researchers interested in this important field. Provides an overview of the improvements to plant efficiency in coal- and gas-based power plants Critically reviews the fundamental degradation mechanisms that affect conventional power plant systems and components, noting mitigation routes alongside monitoring and assessment methods Addresses plant operation issues including fuel flexibility, condition monitoring and performance assessment

Author : D. Roddy
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1420094874

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Advanced Power Plant Materials, Design, and Technology by D. Roddy Pdf

As cheaper fossil fuel resources are exhausted and emissions criteria are tightened, utilities are turning to power plants designed with performance in mind to satisfy requirements for improved capacity, efficiency, and environmental characteristics. This work provides a comprehensive reference on the state of the art of gas-fired and coal-fired power plants, including their major components and performance improvement options. Part one critically reviews advanced power plant designs which target both higher efficiency and flexible operation, including reviews of combined cycle technology and materials performance issues. "... an indispensible reference for those who will be involved in the development of advanced power plants. It covers all of the bases including operational issues and environmental control." -- Professor Jim Skea, Research Director, UK Energy Research Centre, UK Part two reviews major plant components for improved operation, including advanced membrane technology for both hydrogen (H2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) separation, as well as flue gas handling technologies for improved emissions control of sulphur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), mercury, ash and particulates. The section concludes with coverage of high-temperature sensors, and monitoring and control technology that are essential to power plant operation and performance optimisation. Part three begins with coverage of low-rank coal upgrading and biomass resource utilization for improved power plant fuel flexibility. Routes to improve the environmental impact are also reviewed, with chapters detailing the integration of underground coal gasification and the application of carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and storage. Finally, improved generation performance is reviewed with coverage of syngas and hydrogen (H2) production from fossil-fuel feedstocks.

Author : Dongke Zhang FTSE
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780857097514

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Ultra-Supercritical Coal Power Plants by Dongke Zhang FTSE Pdf

The continued use of coal as a means of generating electricity and an increasing demand for cleaner, more efficient energy production has led to advances in power plant technology. Ultra-supercritical coal power plants reviews the engineering, operation, materials and performance of ultra-supercritical coal power plants. Following a chapter introducing advanced and ultra-supercritical coal power plants, part one goes on to explore the operating environments, materials and engineering of ultra-supercritical coal power plants. Chapters discuss the impacts of steam conditions on plant materials and operation, fuel considerations and burner design, and materials and design for boilers working under supercritical steam conditions. Chapters in part two focus on improving ultra-supercritical coal power plant performance and operability. Ash fouling, deposition and slagging in ultra-supercritical coal power plants are highlighted along with pollution control measures and the estimation, management and extension of the life of ultra-supercritical power plants. Further chapters provide an economic and engineering analysis of a 700°C advanced ultra-supercritical pulverised coal power plant and discuss CO2 capture-ready ultra-supercritical coal power plants. Ultra-supercritical coal power plants is a comprehensive technical reference for power plant operators and engineers, high-temperature materials scientists, professionals in the power industry who require an understanding of ultra-supercritical coal power plants and researchers and academics interested in the field. Provides a comprehensive reference on the developments, materials, design and operation of ultra-supercritical power plant Considers the degradation issues affecting this type of plant, as well as emissions control and CO2 capture technology; improved plant controls critical to improved operation and environmental performance Contains operational assessments for plant safety, plant life management, and plant economics

Author : Meherwan P. Boyce
Publisher : American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Cogeneration of electric power and heat
ISBN : 0791859533

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Handbook for Cogeneration and Combined Cycle Power Plants by Meherwan P. Boyce Pdf

Covers the aspects of power plant design, operation, and maintenance. This title discusses cycle optimization and reliability, technical details on sizing, plant layout, fuel selection, types of drives, and performance characteristics of the major components in a cogeneration or combined cycle power plant.

Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : IAEA
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015064111027

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Economic Performance Indicators for Nuclear Power Plants by International Atomic Energy Agency Pdf

This report examines economic performance measures for use at nuclear power plants operating in deregulated, competitive electricity markets, including production costs, staffing levels, facility operation and maintenance costs, training, annual capital investment, heavy water cost, energy price, return on investment and return on equity; as well as details of national approaches to economic performance in selected IAEA countries, example indicator charts, performance indicator spreadsheets and tables.