Guide to Electric Power Generation, Second Edition

Details the full spectrum of the equipment and processes used in the production of electricity, from the basics of energy conversion, to prime movers, generators, and boilers. The Second Edition expands coverage of the gasification of coal, gas turbines, and the effective use of generation in place of efficiency measures. 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. Engineers Pansini And Smalling Survey How Electricity Is Generated In Industrial Societies, Covering The Basic Science And The Various Types Of Technology Used. Written For Non-technical Readers, The Volume Discusses Fuel Handling, Boilers, Prime Movers, Generators, And Operation And Maintenance. A. Describes various equipment and processes used in the production of electricity. This book offers information on the characteristics of fuels and proper methods for handling them and their residues. It covers internal combustion engines, steam turbines, and reciprocating steam engines. With the dawn of a new era in which the electric incandescent light replaced oil lamps and candles, sources of electrical energy had to be found and developed.