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An introduction to the overall design of power plant systems, focusing on system rather than component design. Examines thermal aspects of systems and the desicions necessary to produce optimal power plant design. Includes appropriate computer methodology. Suitable for introductory courses in mechanical engineering.

Table of Contents
Introduction.

Power Plant Thermodynamic Cycles.

Economics.

System Performance Cnaracteristics and Selection.

Steam Generation Systems.

Nuclear Steam Supply Systems.

Steam Turbine Systems.

Evaporative Cooling Tower.

Condensers.

Simulation.

Optimization.

Cooling System Design.

Gas Trubines, Combined Cycles, and Cogeneration.

Appendixes.

Power Plant System Design

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      Book details

      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 27 March 1985
      ISBN-13 9780471888475
      978-0471888475
      ISBN-10 0471888478
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      Mechanical engineering and materials

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An introduction to the overall design of power plant systems, focusing on system rather than component design. Examines thermal aspects of systems and the desicions necessary to produce optimal power plant design. Includes appropriate computer methodology. Suitable for introductory courses in mechanical engineering.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction.

      Power Plant Thermodynamic Cycles.

      Economics.

      System Performance Cnaracteristics and Selection.

      Steam Generation Systems.

      Nuclear Steam Supply Systems.

      Steam Turbine Systems.

      Evaporative Cooling Tower.

      Condensers.

      Simulation.

      Optimization.

      Cooling System Design.

      Gas Trubines, Combined Cycles, and Cogeneration.

      Appendixes.

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