Generating Power at High Efficiency: Combined Cycle Technology for Sustainable Energy Production - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1420080695 ISBN 13: 9781420080698

Publisher: CRC Press, 2008

Synopsis

Drawn from a wealth of experience and examples from around the world, this book reviews key developments in combined cycle technology that help to ensure sustainable energy production. It traces the early development of the combined cycle in Europe and North America to achieve higher efficiency of power generation. The text reviews the development of gas turbines, discusses improvements in steam generator design, and examines the more specialized option of repowering steam turbines. It also describes the development of combined heat and power technology, explores three technologies for coal burning turbines, and examines the issues that are shaping the energy system of the future.

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A secure energy supply is essential to our way of life. However, diminishing fossil fuel reserves, the slow development of renewable energy generation and concerns about climate change have all focused attention on maximising the efficiency of conventional power plants. Using examples drawn from plants around the world, this important book reviews key developments in combined cycle technology in helping to ensure sustainable energy production.

An introductory group of chapters sets the scene, identifying the key issues and tracing the development of combined cycle technology. Subsequent chapters review particular technical developments, beginning with the development of gas turbines and improvements in steam generator design. The book also discusses the single-shaft block design, developments in repowering steam turbines and combined heat and power systems, technologies allowing gas turbines to burn coal and coal gasification schemes. The final chapter in the book looks at how combined cycle technology can evolve to meet future energy needs.

Based on a wealth of experience, and drawing on a range of practical examples, Generating power at high efficiency will be a valuable reference for all those wishing to improve the efficiency of the power industry.

Synopsis

Reviews key developments in combined cycle technology in helping to ensure sustainable energy production. This book traces the early development of the combined cycle in Europe and North America to achieve higher efficiency of power generation. It also examines more specialized option of repowering steam turbines.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1420080695
• ISBN 13: 9781420080698
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 216
• Editor: Jeffs E.