Gas Turbine Handbook

Gas Turbine Handbook
Author: Tony Giampaolo
Publisher: The Fairmont Press, Inc.
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2009
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0881736147

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels
Author: Sunggyu Lee
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 502
Release: 2023-01-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1351467395

Environmentally acceptable alternative fuels are in demand. This book dicusses the energy resources that are directly tied to the alleviation of petroleum dependence, and the science and technology in the area of alternative fuels. Various process treatments leading to cleaner and better use of existing fuel resources are discussed. This comprehensive reference book is consistent and is helpful for students and researchers.

The Gas Turbine Handbook

The Gas Turbine Handbook
Author: Tony Giampaolo
Publisher: The Fairmont Press, Inc.
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2003
Genre: Gas-turbines
ISBN: 0881734136

The second edition of a bestseller, this comprehensive reference provides the fundamental information required to understand both the operation and proper application of all types of gas turbines. The completely updated second edition adds a new section on use of inlet cooling for power augmentation and NOx control. It explores the full spectrum of gas turbines hardware, typical application scenarios, and operating parameters, controls, inlet treatments, inspection, trouble-shooting, and more. The author discusses strategies that can help readers avoid problems before they occur and provides tips that enable diagnosis of problems in their early stages and analysis of failures to prevent their recurrence.

Forsthoffer's Component Condition Monitoring

Forsthoffer's Component Condition Monitoring
Author: Michael Forsthoffer
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2018-11-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128097728

Forsthoffer's Component Conditioning Monitoring Handbook is dedicated to the condition monitoring of all rotating equipment. It describes the Forsthoffer Associates method of Component Condition Monitoring (CCM) and gives the reader detailed instructions on what to monitor for each component type. The author's easy and approachable style makes this a very practical reference for any level of technical background. This represents the latest addition to a set that includes volumes on 1. Fundamentals of Rotating Equipment; 2. Pumps; 3. Compressors; 4. Auxiliary Systems; 5. Reliability Optimization through Component Condition Monitoring and Root Cause Analysis'. - Contains separate chapters that address each of the 5 major components of all rotating machinery - Covers what parameters must be monitored when action is required to prevent unplanned shutdown - Describes how to use specific spreadsheets for condition monitoring tasks that can be downloaded from a companion website

Gas Turbine Powerhouse

Gas Turbine Powerhouse
Author: Dietrich Eckardt
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 509
Release: 2013-12-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3486769685

This book tells the story of the power generation gas turbine from the perspective of one of the leading companies in the field over a period of nearly 100 years, written by an engineer. Especially in times of imminent global economic crises it appears to be worthwhile to reflect on real economic values based on engineering ingenuity and enduring management of technological leadership. Though the book is primarily designed as a technical history of the BBC/ABB/Alstom power generation gas turbines, its scope is sufficiently broad to cover general development trends, including parallel competitor activities. A special benefit is the historical breakdown to the gas turbine component level, so that the book actually outlines the development of axial compressors from early beginnings, the progress in combustion technology towards extraordinary low emission values and that of axial turbines with special emphasis on early turbine cooling innovations. The sheer length of certain engineering developments over several decades allows interesting historic observations and deductions on inherent business mechanisms, the effects of technology preparations and organisational consequences. A look into the mirror of the past provides revelations on the impact of far-reaching business decisions.

Combined Cycle Systems for Near-Zero Emission Power Generation

Combined Cycle Systems for Near-Zero Emission Power Generation
Author: Ashok D Rao
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2012-04-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0857096184

Combined cycle power plants are one of the most promising ways of improving fossil-fuel and biomass energy production. The combination of a gas and steam turbine working in tandem to produce power makes this type of plant highly efficient and allows for CO2 capture and sequestration before combustion. This book provides a comprehensive review of the design, engineering and operational issues of a range of advanced combined cycle plants.After introductory chapters on basic combined cycle power plant and advanced gas turbine design, the book reviews the main types of combined cycle system. Chapters discuss the technology, efficiency and emissions performance of natural gas-fired combined cycle (NGCC) and integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) as well as novel humid air cycle, oxy-combustion turbine cycle systems. The book also reviews pressurised fluidized bed combustion (PFBC), externally fired combined cycle (EFCC), hybrid fuel cell turbine (FC/GT), combined cycle and integrated solar combined cycle (ISCC) systems. The final chapter reviews techno-economic analysis of combined cycle systems.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Combined cycle systems for near-zero emission power generation is a standard reference for both industry practitioners and academic researchers seeking to improve the efficiency and environmental impact of power plants. - Provides a comprehensive review of the design, engineering and operational issues of a range of advanced combined cycle plants - Introduces basic combined cycle power plant and advanced gas turbine design and reviews the main types of combined cycle systems - Discusses the technology, efficiency and emissions performance of natural gas-fired combined cycle (NGCC) systems and integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) systems, as well as novel humid air cycle systems and oxy-combustion turbine cycle systems

Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook

Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook
Author: Meherwan P. Boyce
Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 822
Release: 2002
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780884157328

The gas turbine is a power plant which produces a great amount of energy for its size and weight. This is a comprehensive treatment of gas turbines. The author discusses the design, fabrication, installation, operation and maintenance of gas turbines. He presents the necessary data, along with suggestions to assist engineers in obtaining optimum performance for any gas turbine, under all conditions. The intent of the work is to serve as a reference text after it has accomplished its primary objective of introducing the reader to the broad subject of gas turbines.