An Introduction to Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power Plant Projects for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power Plant Projects for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2023-06-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers interested in pumped storage hydroelectric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF OFF-STREAM, PUMPED-STORAGE PROJECTS, 3. OVERALL STUDY PROCEDURE, 4. SEQUENTIAL ROUTING STUDIES, 5. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS, 6. ANALYSIS OF PUMP-BACK PROJECTS, 7. SOCIAL PROBLEMS.

An Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plants for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plants for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2022-02-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of hydroelectric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. POWER SYSTEM OPERATION, 3. TYPES OF HYDROPOWER PROJECTS, 4. COMPONENTS OF HYDRO PROJECTS, 5. COMPONENTS OF A POWERHOUSE, 6. TYPES OF TURBINES.

An Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plant Sizing for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plant Sizing for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2023-05-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in planning of hydroelectric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PROCEDURE FOR SIZING POWERPLANTS, 3. POWER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND MARKETABILITY CONSIDERATIONS., 4. PHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS, 5. ENVIRONMENTAL AND NON-POWER OPERATING CONSTRAINTS, 6. SELECTION OF ALTERNATIVE POWER INSTALLATIONS, 7. DEPENDABLE CAPACITY, 8. INTERMITTENT CAPACITY, 9. FLEXIBILITY, 10. MEASURES FOR FIRMING UP PEAKING CAPACITY, 11. HOURLY OPERATION STUDIES.

An Introduction to Load and Resource Analysis for Hydroelectric Power Plants for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Load and Resource Analysis for Hydroelectric Power Plants for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2022-02-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, mechanical engineers and electrical engineers interested in load and resource evaluation for hydroelectric generating projects. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PURPOSE OF ANALYSIS, 3. SCOPE OF ANALYSIS, 4. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 5. SOURCES OF FORECAST DATA, 6. LOAD FORECASTING METHODS, 7. GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING A FORECAST, 8. VARIATIONS IN LOAD FORECASTS, 9. LEVEL OF CONSERVATION IN THE FORECAST, 10. LEVEL OF DETAIL REQUIRED IN REPORTS, 11. ANALYSIS OF ENERGY DISPLACEMENT PROJECTS, 12. MARKETABILITY ANALYSIS.

An Introduction to Electric Power Load Forecasting for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Electric Power Load Forecasting for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2023-03-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers interested in electric power load forecasting. Here is what is discussed: 1. LOAD FORECASTING METHODS, 2. COMPUTER MODELS FOR POWER STUDIES.

An Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plant Fire Protection for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Hydroelectric Power Plant Fire Protection for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2024-05-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and installation of fire protection systems for hydroelectric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. DESIGN CRITERIA, 3. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS , 4. OIL STORAGE AND OIL PURIFICATION ROOMS, 5. PAINT AND FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS STORAGE ROOM, 6. HYDROELECTRIC GENERATORS, 7. TRANSFORMERS, 8. FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANELS AND UNITS, 9. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, 10. DETECTIONS, 11. ISOLATION AND FIRE AND SMOKE CONTROL.

An Introduction to Utility Scale Photovoltaic and Wind Electric Power for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Utility Scale Photovoltaic and Wind Electric Power for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2023-02-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers interested in photovoltaic and wind energy for electrical energy generation. Here is what is discussed: 1. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, 2. DESIGN CRITERIA - PHOTOVOLTIAC (PV) SYSTEMS, 3. DESIGN CRITERIA – WIND SYSTEMS.

Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Energy
Author: United States. Dept. of Energy. Division of Geothermal Energy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 326
Release: 1982
Genre: Geothermal engineering
ISBN:

Standard Handbook of Powerplant Engineering

Standard Handbook of Powerplant Engineering
Author: Thomas C. Elliott
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 1246
Release: 2012-09-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0071811087

Extensively revised and updated, this new edition of a classic resource provides powerplant engineers with a full range of information from basic operations to leading-edge technologies, including steam generation, turbines and diesels, fuels and fuel handling, pollution control, plant electrical systems, and instrumentation and control. New material covers various energy resources for power generation, nuclear plant systems, hydroelectric power stations, alternative and cogeneration energy plants, and environmental controls. With over 600 drawings, diagrams, and photographs, it offers engineers and technicians the information needed to keep powerplants operating smoothly into the 21st century.