Download or read book An Introduction to Steam Electric Power Plants for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2023-03-09 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in steam electric power generating plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PLANT FUNCTION AND PURPOSE, 3. STEAM POWER CYCLE ECONOMY, 4. COGENERATION CYCLES, 5. SELECTION OF CYCLE STEAM CONDITIONS, 6. CYCLE EQUIPMENT, 7. STEAM POWER PLANT ARRANGEMENT, 8. STEAM GENERATOR CONVENTIONAL TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS, 9. OTHER STEAM GENERATOR CHARACTERISTICS, 10. STEAM GENERATOR SPECIAL TYPES, 11. MAJOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS, 12. MINOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS.

Download or read book An Introduction to Steam Power Plant Design for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2023-04-30 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of steam power plants. Here i what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PLANT FUNCTION AND PURPOSE, 3. STEAM POWER CYCLE ECONOMY, 4. COGENERATION CYCLES, 5. SELECTION OF CYCLE STEAM CONDITIONS, 6. CYCLE EQUIPMENT, 7. STEAM POWER PLANT ARRANGEMENT, 8. STEAM GENERATOR CONVENTIONAL TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS, 9. OTHER STEAM GENERATOR CHARACTERISTICS, 10. STEAM GENERATOR SPECIAL TYPES, 11. MAJOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS, 12. MINOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS.

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Download or read book An Introduction to Steam Electric Power Plants Cycles and Boilers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2017-12-17 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in steam powered electric generating plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PLANT FUNCTION AND PURPOSE 3. STEAM POWER CYCLE ECONOMY 4. COGENERATION CYCLES 5. SELECTION OF CYCLE STEAM CONDITIONS 6. CYCLE EQUIPMENT 7. STEAM POWER PLANT ARRANGEMENT 8. STEAM GENERATOR CONVENTIONAL TYPES AND CHARACTERISTICS. 9. OTHER STEAM GENERATOR CHARACTERISTICS 10. STEAM GENERATOR SPECIAL TYPES 11. MAJOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS 12. MINOR AUXILIARY SYSTEMS.

Download or read book An Introduction to Steam Turbines for Electric Power Plants written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2017-12-17 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in steam turbines for electric power generating plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. TURBINE PRIME MOVERS 2. GENERATORS 3. TURBINE FEATURES 4. GOVERNING AND CONTROL 5. TURNING GEAR 6. LUBRICATION SYSTEMS 7. EXTRACTION FEATURES 8. INSTRUMENTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS 9. CONDENSER AND CIRCULATING WATER SYSTEM 10. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS.

Download or read book An Introduction to Electrical Generators for Power Plants for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2023-01-19 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in electrical generators for electric power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. TYPICAL VOLTAGE RATINGS AND SYSTEMS, 2. GENERATORS, 3. GENERATOR LEADS AND SWITCHYARD.

Download or read book An Introduction to Power Plant Cogeneration for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2023-12-03 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers interested in cogeneration at electric power generating plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. DEFINITION, 2. CYCLES, 3. EFFICIENCY, 4. METHODS OF OPERATION, 5. INTERCONNECTION WITH UTILITY, 6. ECONOMICS, 7. REFERENCES.

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Download or read book An Introduction to Power Plant Load Shedding and Cogeneration for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2023-11-22 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and electric power transmission and distribution system operators interested in power shedding methodologies. Here is what is discussed: 1. LOAD SHEDDING, 2. POWER PLANT COGENERATION.

Download or read book An Introduction to Electric Power Generators for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2022-08-03 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in electric power generators. Here is what is discussed: 1. TYPICAL VOLTAGE RATINGS AND SYSTEMS, 2. GENERATORS, 3. GENERATOR LEADS AND SWITCHYARD, 4. SWITCHYARD.

Download or read book An Introduction to Planning Geothermal Electric Generating Plants for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers interested in planning for geothermal electric energy generating plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PLANNING, 3. DESIGN CRITERIA, 4. COMMISSIONING, 5. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE.

Download or read book An Introduction to Pollution Control for Steam Power Plants for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2023-10-30 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in pollution control for steam power plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. AIR QUALITY CONTROL, 2. WATER QUALITY CONTROL, 3. OIL SPILL CONTROL, 4. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL, 5. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND PERMITTING.

Download or read book An Introduction to Electric Power Distribution for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2023-05-05 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in electric power distribution. Here is what is discussed: 1. EXTERIOR ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION, 2. ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT, 3. INTERIOR ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION AND UTILIZATION, 4. PROTECTIVE SWITCHING DEVICES, 5. TRANSFORMER TESTING, 6. RELAYS AND CONTROLS, 7. MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS, 8. SODIUM HEXAFLUORIDE CIRCUIT BREAKERS, 9. ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM PRINCIPLES.

Download or read book An Introduction to Fuel Ash and Water Systems for Steam Electric Power Plants written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2017-12-17 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in fuel and ash handling and industrial water systems for steam powered electric generating plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. FUEL HANDLING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS 2. COAL HANDLING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS 3. ASH HANDLING SYSTEMS 4. CONDENSER AND CIRCULATING WATER SYSTEM 5. FEEDWATER SYSTEM 6. SERVICE WATER 7. WATER CONDITIONING SYSTEMS.

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Download or read book An Introduction to SCADA System Fundamentals for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2024-01-01 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers interested in SCADA systems for control and security of buildings and related infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. FUNDAMENTALS OF CONTROL, 2. SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE, 3. COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY.

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