Table of contents 1. Introduction: Economics of Power Generation
2. Analysis of Steam Cycles
3. Combined Cycle Power Generation
4. Fuels and Combustion
5. Combustion Mechanism, Combustion Equipment and Firing Methods
6. Steam Generators
7. Steam Turbines
8. Condenser, Feedwater and Circulating Water Systems
9. Nuclear Power Plants
10. Hydroelectric Power Plant
11. Diesel Engine and Gas Turbines Power Plants
12. Energy Storage
13. Non-Conventional Power Generation
14. Environmental Degradation and use of Renewable Energy
New Features
? In depth coverage of Hydroelectric, Diesel Engine and Gas Turbine Power Plants
? Analytical and theoretical treatment of concepts with the right blend of theory, design and practice of power stations
? Unique chapter on Energy Storage Mechanisms
? Detailing of combined cycle mode of power generation and fluidized bed boilers.
Pedagogy :
? Solved Examples: 140
? Review Questions: 752
? Practice Problems: 190