Practical Boiler Operation Engineering And Power Plant Fifth Edition

Renewable Energy is the fastest growing and Sustainable source in Power Generation sector now to fulfil the promise of a clean energy future. Large capacity addition in Solar Power and Wind Power is taking place with the objective of achieving decarbonisation. Hydropower plants are also playing major role in power generation sector. Exploration for Tidal and Geothermal power plants is in pre-commercial development stages. Considering the importance of Renewable Energy in power generation mix, a new chapter on Renewable Power Plant is added in this edition to address the long pending demand of readers to add topics on Power Generation from Renewable Sources. So far, the book dealt with power generation from Thermal Power Plants only using fossil fuel. The new chapter covering power generation methods from Renewable sources will further widen scope of the book. The book is updated with various methods of power generation by Conventional and Renewable Sources and covers the practical aspects of the topics in easy language. NEW TO THE FIFTH EDITION • A new chapter on Renewable Power Plant. • More demanding topics on Solar power plant and Wind power plant to provide information about practical approach of these plants. • Hydro electric power plant is added to help the reader to understand Functioning of Older and New Hydro Electric Plants. • Topics on Tidal power and Geothermal power, which are Emerging Technology of Renewable Energy, are added. The current edition will meet the requirements of undergraduate and postgraduate students for the subject on Power Plant Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Boiler Technology and Renewable Energy. As usual, the book will meet requirements of those candidates who are preparing for Boiler Operation Engineers (BOE) Examination from various Boiler Boards as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students of Power Training Institutes. KEY FEATURES • Comprehensive coverage of various methods of Electrical Power Generation. • Systematically arranged topics covering almost all the related subjects on Thermal Power Plant and Renewable Power Plant. • Incorporates more than 500 self-test questions as chapter-end exercises to test the student's grasp of the fundamental concepts and BOE Examination preparation. • Involves numerous well-labelled diagrams throughout the book for easy understanding. • Provides several solved numerical problems that generally arise during regular plant operation. TARGET AUDIENCE • Aspirants of Boiler Operations Engineers (BOE) Examination • B.Tech (Mechanical)

Provides hands-on coverage of dealing with normal and emergency situations during plant operation. Beginning with the fundamentals, the book explores the concepts of boilers, steam turbines and other auxiliary systems. The text explores various real-life situation-related topics involving operation, commissioning, maintenance, electrical, and instrumentation of a power plant.

The classic guide to boiler operation and maintenance—revised to cover the latest technology and standardsQuickly and easily solve any boiler problem using the hands-on information contained in this fully updated, industry standard resource. The book clearly explains the many different types of boilers, , operation, maintenance, inspection, and testing procedures and points out potential problems. This new edition has been thoroughly overhauled to align with all current regulations, including the latest version of the ASME BPV Code, and NB Inspection Code. You will get practice questions and answers to reinforce salient points and help you prepare for the Boiler Operator’s or Stationary Engineer exam. Boiler Operator’s Guide, Fifth Edition covers:•Firetube and watertube boilers•Electric and special application boilers•Boilers with new technology•Nuclear power steam generators•Fabrication by welding and NDT•Material testing, code strength, and stresses•Boiler connections and appurtenances•Combustion, burners, and controls•Boiler auxiliaries and external water treatment•Boiler water and in-service problems and inspections•Boiler plant training•List of jurisdictions

Highly Recommended for : Power Plant Professionals seeking high growth in careerInterview preparations for power plant jobs The comprehensive manual on CFBC Boilers is up for sale online. Covering the critical aspects for a power plant engineer, it discusses the trivial issues generally overlooked in power plant The aim is to give following benefits to the reader: To provide an in-depth knowledge of plant and equipment to the plant professionals associated with industrial boilers and turbines. It is to be noted that most of the industrial thermal units (like captive power plants attached to main technological units) are of non-reheat type. To cover the practical aspects of thermal power stations missing in most of the books available in the market. The book describes in details the constructional features of the plant and equipment, their operation and maintenance and overhauling procedures, performance monitoring as well as troubleshooting. To cover the theoretical aspects of a thermal unit necessary to be known to the professionals for thorough understanding of the systems involved. This knowledge would assist them: In selecting the plant and equipment suitable to their requirement In operating and maintaining the plant with best efficiency, availability and reliability The book is a must for those working professionals who aspire for a fast growth of their professional career. It will also be of immense help to the personnel preparing for boiler proficiency examinations. It contains following topics: Chapter 1 - FUNDAMENTALS OF A STEAM POWER PLANT Chapter 2 - FUELS FOR POWER GENERATION Chapter 3 - PRINCIPLES OF COMBUSTION Chapter 4 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF A CIRCULATING FLUIDIZED BED COMBUSTION BOILER Chapter 5 - FEATURES OF CIRCULATING FLUIDIZED BED (CFB) BOILERS Chapter 6 - HEAT EXCHANGERS IN CFBC BOILERS Chapter 7 - DESIGN AND MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS Chapter 8 - ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATION AND DUST EXTRACTION Chapter 9 - DRAUGHT SYSTEM Chapter 10 - BOILER WATER CHEMISTRY Chapter 11 - OPERATION OF CFBC BOILERS Chapter 12 - PRESERVATION OF BOILER Chapter 13 - MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE OF CFBC BOILERS Chapter 14 – BOILER PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION Chapter 15 - TUBE LEAKAGES IN CFBC BOILERS SYMPTOMS, CAUSES AND REMEDIES Chapter 16 - FURNACE EXPLOSION IN CFBC BOILERS – EXPLANATION, PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

Various developments have taken place in the field of water treatment and boiler metallurgy, in the past few decades. The basic requirements of boiler operation and maintenance are optimal capacity, efficiency, safety, and high reliability in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation aspects. Hands on Boiler and Auxs Operation Maintenance deals with imparting basic knowledge about different type of boilers and auxiliary equipment—their design, erection, trouble diagnosis, and remedial action. The metallurgical requirements to attain high thermal efficiency in plants are elucidated. Maintenance philosophy with regard to pressure parts, combustion systems, different auxiliary equipment, boiler metal loss, deposits or loss of efficiency, operating and maintenance problems are elaborated extensively. This workbook will serve as a practically helpful reference to power plant engineers at all stages of their tasks.

The definitive reference on the role of steam in the production and operation of power plants for electric generation and industrial process applications For more than 80 years, Steam Plant Operation has been an unmatched source of information on steam power plants, including design, operation, and maintenance. The Tenth Edition emphasizes the importance of devising a comprehensive energy plan utilizing all economical sources of energy, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy sources. This trusted classic discusses the important role that steam plays in our power production and identifies the associated risks and potential problems of other energy sources. You will find concise explanations of key concepts, from fundamentals through design and operation. For energy students, Steam Plant Operation provides a solid introduction to steam power plant technology. This practical guide includes common power plant calculations such as plant heat rate, boiler efficiency, pump performance, combustion processes, and explains the systems necessary to control plant emissions. Numerous illustrations and clear presentation of the material will prove invaluable for those preparing for an operator’s license exam. Examples throughout show real-world application of the topics discussed. COVERAGE INCLUDES: • Steam and Its Importance • Boilers • Design and Construction of Boilers • Combustion of Fuels • Boiler Settings, Combustion Systems, and Auxiliary Equipment • Boiler Accessories • Operation and Maintenance of Boilers • Pumps • Steam Turbines, Condensers, and Cooling Towers • Operating and Maintaining Steam Turbines, Condensers, Cooling Towers, and Auxiliaries • Auxiliary Steam Plant Equipment • Environmental Control Systems • Waste-to-Energy Plants

This book is intended to meet the requirements of the fresh engineers on the field to endow them with indispensable information, technical know-how to work in the power plant industries and its associated plants. The book provides a thorough understanding and the operating principles to solve the elementary and the difficult problems faced by the modern young engineers while working in the industries. This book is written on the basis of ‘hands-on’ experience, sound and in-depth knowledge gained by the authors during their experiences faced while working in this field. The problem generally occurs in the power plants during operation and maintenance. It has been explained in a lucid language.

Following the publication of the author’s first book, Boilers for Power and Process by CRC Press in 2009, several requests were made for a reference with even quicker access to information. Boilers: A Practical Reference is the result of those requests, providing a user-friendly encyclopedic format with more than 500 entries and nearly the same number of supporting illustrations. Written for practicing engineers and dealing with practical issues rather than theory, this reference focuses exclusively on water tube boilers found in process industries and power plants. It provides broad explanations for the following topics: A range of boilers and main auxiliaries, as well as steam and gas turbines Traditional firing techniques—grates, oil/gas, and modern systems Industrial, utility, waste heat, MSW and bio-fuel-fired boilers, including supercritical boilers The scientific fundamentals of combustion, heat transfer, fluid flow, and more The basics of fuels, water, ash, high-temperature steels, structurals, refractory, insulation, and more Additional engineering topics like boiler instruments, controls, welding, corrosion, and wear Air pollution, its abatement techniques and their effect on the design of boilers and auxiliaries Emerging technologies such as carbon capture, oxy-fuel combustion, and PFBC This reference covers almost every topic needed by boiler engineers in process and power plants. An encyclopedia by design and a professional reference book by focus and size, this volume is strong on fundamentals and design aspects as well as practical content. The scope and easy-to-navigate presentation of the material plus the numerous illustrations make this a unique reference for busy design, project, operation, and consulting engineers.