Handbook for Cogeneration and Combined Cycle Power Plants

Handbook for Cogeneration and Combined Cycle Power Plants
Author: Meherwan P. Boyce
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2002
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

This useful reference covers all major aspects of power plant design, operation, and maintenance. It covers cycle optimization and reliability, technical details on sizing, plant layout, fuel selection, types of drives, and performance characteristics of all major components in a cogeneration or combined cycle power plant. The author discusses design, fabrication, installation, operation, and maintenance. Many illustrations, curves, and tables are used throughout the text. Special features include: Comparison of various energy systems; latest cycles and power augmentation techniques; reviews and benefits of the latest codes; detailed analysis of available equipment; descriptions of all major equipment in CCPP; techniques for improving plant reliability and maintainability; testing and plant evaluation techniques; and advantages and disadvantages of fuels.

Cogeneration & Small Power Production Manual

Cogeneration & Small Power Production Manual
Author: Scott A. Spiewak
Publisher: The Fairmont Press, Inc.
Total Pages: 362
Release: 1997
Genre: Cogeneration of electric power and heat
ISBN: 9780881732702

This 5th-edition manual can be used by the manager as well as the engineer or attorney to understand rate structure and regulations, legal rights of cogenerators, engineering and cogeneration selection processes, and operational considerations. It discusses the financial feasibility of cogeneration with methods for evaluating economic performance, and energy savings and details the steps power contracting and procurement. The authors include a helpful analysis of today's competitive power marketplace as well as guidelines for transmission access, pricing, and terms.

Cogeneration Planner's Handbook

Cogeneration Planner's Handbook
Author: J. A. Orlando
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1991
Genre: Science
ISBN:

A review of the cogeneration industry. Basic design and operating concepts are described and cogeneration technology is detailed. Prime movers, basic operating principles and costs are presented. This reference also reviews generators and electric interconnection and cooling and refrigeration.

Energy Management Handbook, Fifth Edition

Energy Management Handbook, Fifth Edition
Author: Steve Doty
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 882
Release: 2004-09-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780824748128

Originally published two decades ago, the Energy Management Handbook has become recognized as the definitive stand-alone energy manager's desk reference, used by thousands of energy management professionals throughout the industry. Known as the bible of energy management, it has helped more energy managers reach their potential than any other resource. Completely revised and updated, the fifth edition includes new chapters on building commissioning and green buildings. You'll find in-depth coverage of every component of effective energy management, including boiler and steam system optimization, lighting and electrical systems, HVAC system performance, waste heat recovery, cogeneration, thermal energy storage, energy management control systems, energy systems maintenance, building envelope, industrial insulation, indoor air quality, energy economic analysis, energy procurement decision making, energy security and reliability, and overall energy management program organization. You'll also get the latest facts on utility deregulation, energy project financing, and in-house vs. outsourcing of energy services. The energy industry has change radically since the initial publication of this reference over 20 years ago. Looking back on the energy arena, one thing becomes clear: energy is the key element that must be managed to ensure a company's profitability. The Energy Management Handbook, Fifth Edition is the definitive reference to guide energy managers through the maze of changes the industry has experienced.

Small-Scale Cogeneration Handbook, Fourth Edition

Small-Scale Cogeneration Handbook, Fourth Edition
Author: Bernard F. Kolanowski
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2021-01-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 8770222975

Cogeneration can now turn up to 90% of the fuel burned into usable energy — compared to just 52% of the fuel typically burned in the local power plant and in a separate existing hot water heating system. The fully updated fourth edition of this comprehensive, bestselling reference provides a wealth of information to assist you in evaluating the feasibility and potential benefits of cogeneration for your facility. Covered in detail are recent regulatory developments and their impact, system selection and sizing, permitting requirements, operation and maintenance, financing, technology basics, micro turbines, absorption chillers, distributed generation, and case histories.