The textbook is structured logically, starting with fundamental energy concepts and progressing to advanced, specialized power generation systems. 1. Introduction to Energy Sources Global and national energy scenarios. Conventional vs. non-conventional energy forms. Future trends in power generation. 2. Steam Power Plants (Thermal Energy) Modifications, reheating, and regeneration.
: Atomic structure, radioactivity, fission, and fusion. 28. Nuclear reactors : Pressurized water reactor (PWR), boiling water reactor (BWR), CANDU, gas-cooled, and breeder reactors. 29. Nuclear materials : Fuels, moderators, control rods, coolants, and shielding materials. 30. Nuclear waste & its disposal : Handling, storage, and disposal methods for radioactive waste.
Analysis of connected load, maximum demand, load factor, diversity factor, and plant capacity factors.
Coverage of power generation methods beyond steam, such as diesel and gas-powered plants.
Deep dives into the Rankine cycle, boiler designs, and turbine efficiencies. Conventional vs
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Solar thermal, wind energy conversion systems, and geothermal power basics. 5. Economics of Power Generation
Deep analysis of efficiency, reheating, and regeneration.
: Recognizing the growing importance of sustainable energy, the book includes a section on non-conventional power generation and direct energy conversion systems. It also addresses the practical business of running a power plant, with chapters on fluctuating loads, peak load plants, and the economic analysis of power plants, including tariffs and the combined operation of different plant types. the science of burning fuels
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The integration of gas and steam cycles to achieve high thermal efficiencies. 3. Nuclear Power Engineering
Pelton, Francis, and Kaplan turbine selection based on head and discharge.
: This is a core component of the book. It starts with an introduction to the thermal power plant, followed by an in-depth look at fuels, their properties, and storage. The authors meticulously walk the reader through the entire coal-to-electricity chain: coal handling, storage, preparation, and feeding, the science of burning fuels, ash handling, and dust collection.