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Conventional and Alternative Power Generation

Author Tarik Al-Shemmeri , Neil Packer
Release Date: 2018/08/01
ISBN: 9781119479352
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Book Description

A much-needed, up-to-date guide on conventional and alternative power generation 

This book goes beyond the traditional methods of power generation. It introduces the many recent innovations on the production of electricity and the way they play a major role in combating global warming and improving the efficiency of generation. It contains a strong analytical approach to underpin the theory of power plants—for those using conventional fuels, as well as those using renewable fuels—and looks at the problems from a unique environmental engineering perspective. The book also includes numerous worked examples and case studies to demonstrate the working principles of these systems.

Conventional and Alternative Power Generation: Thermodynamics, Mitigation and Sustainability is divided into 8 chapters that comprehensively cover: thermodynamic systems; vapor power cycles, gas power cycles, combustion; control of particulates; carbon capture and storage; air pollution dispersal; and renewable energy and power plants.

  • Features an abundance of worked examples and tutorials
  • Examines the problems of generating power from an environmental engineering perspective
  • Includes all of the latest information, technology, theories, and principles on power generation

Conventional and Alternative Power Generation: Thermodynamics, Mitigation and Sustainability is an ideal text for courses on mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineering.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Preface
  3. Structure of the Book
    1. Chapter 1
    2. Chapter 2
    3. Chapter 3
    4. Chapter 4
    5. Chapter 5
    6. Chapter 6
    7. Chapter 7
    8. Chapter 8
  4. Notation
    1. English Symbols
    2. Subscripts/Superscripts
    3. Greek Symbols
    4. Dimensionless Numbers
  5. Chapter 1: Thermodynamic Systems
    1. 1.1 Overview
    2. Learning Outcomes
    3. 1.2 Thermodynamic System Definitions
    4. 1.3 Thermodynamic Properties
    5. 1.4 Thermodynamic Processes
    6. 1.5 Formation of Steam and the State Diagrams
    7. 1.6 Ideal Gas Behaviour in Closed and Open Systems and Processes
    8. 1.7 First Law of Thermodynamics
    9. 1.8 Worked Examples
    10. 1.9 Tutorial Problems
  6. Chapter 2: Vapour Power Cycles
    1. 2.1 Overview
    2. Learning Outcomes
    3. 2.2 Steam Power Plants
    4. 2.3 Vapour Power Cycles
    5. 2.4 Combined Heat and Power
    6. 2.5 Steam Generation Hardware
    7. 2.6 Worked Examples
    8. 2.7 Tutorial Problems
  7. Chapter 3: Gas Power Cycles
    1. 3.1 Overview
    2. Learning Outcomes
    3. 3.2 Introduction to Gas Turbines
    4. 3.3 Gas Turbine Cycle
    5. 3.4 Modifications to the Simple Gas Turbine Cycle
    6. 3.5 Gas Engines
    7. 3.6 Worked Examples
    8. 3.7 Tutorial Problems
  8. Chapter 4: Combustion
    1. 4.1 Overview
    2. Learning Outcomes
    3. 4.2 Mass and Matter
    4. 4.3 Balancing Chemical Equations
    5. 4.4 Combustion Terminology
    6. 4.5 Energy Changes During Combustion
    7. 4.6 First Law of Thermodynamics Applied to Combustion
    8. 4.7 Oxidation of Nitrogen and Sulphur
    9. 4.8 Worked Examples
    10. 4.9 Tutorial Problems
  9. Chapter 5: Control of Particulates
    1. 5.1 Overview
    2. Learning Outcomes
    3. 5.2 Some Particle Dynamics
    4. 5.3 Principles of Collection
    5. 5.4 Control Technologies
    6. 5.5 Worked Examples
    7. 5.6 Tutorial Problems
  10. Chapter 6: Carbon Capture and Storage
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. Learning Outcomes
    3. 6.2 Thermodynamic Properties of CO2
    4. 6.3 Gas Mixtures
    5. 6.4 Gas Separation Methods
    6. 6.5 Aspects of CO2 Conditioning and Transport
    7. 6.6 Aspects of CO2 Storage
    8. 6.7 Worked Examples
    9. 6.8 Tutorial Problems
  11. Chapter 7: Pollution Dispersal
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Atmospheric Behaviour
    3. 7.3 Atmospheric Stability
    4. 7.4 Dispersion Modelling
    5. 7.5 Alternative Expressions of Concentration
    6. 7.6 Worked Examples
    7. 7.7 Tutorial Problems
  12. Chapter 8: Alternative Energy and Power Plants
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Nuclear Power Plants
    3. 8.3 Solar Power Plants
    4. 8.4 Biomass Power Plants
    5. 8.5 Geothermal Power Plants
    6. 8.6 Wind Energy
    7. 8.7 Hydropower
    8. 8.8 Wave and Tidal (or Marine) Power
    9. 8.9 Thermoelectric Energy
    10. 8.10 Fuel Cells
    11. 8.11 Energy Storage Technologies
    12. 8.12 Worked Examples
    13. 8.13 Tutorial Problems
  13. Appendix A: Properties of Water and Steam
  14. Appendix B: Thermodynamic Properties of Fuels and Combustion Products
  15. Bibliography
  16. Index
  17. End User License Agreement
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