| Packed with illustrations and fundamental descriptions, Steam Plant Operation offers the engineer expert guidance on the design of various systems and covers every aspect of steam plant operations, including safety.
For nearly 70 years, Steam Plant Operation has been the definitive reference for system design to installation, operational features, expert maintenance and repairs. A classic reference for understanding power plant design and operation, this book has assisted more operators to pass licensing exams than any other text. Packed with illustrations and fundamental descriptions, Steam Plant Operation keeps the engineer or plant operator current for the safe operation, expert guidance on design of various systems and help with every aspect of steam plant operation.
Balancing theory and practice, Steam Plant Operation provides common power plant calculations such as plant heat rates; efficiency; pump flow and power requirements; combustion processes; and plant emission collection efficiency. Readers will also find valuable content on the approved methods of operating equipment found in power plants, making this an unmatched reference that will deliver value for years.
This major new edition provides significant updates on:
- Fluidized Bed Boilers
- Combined Cycle Systems
- Environmental Systems for Control of SO2, NOx and Particulates
- Fuel and Ash Handling Systems, including Coal Storage Domes
- Plant Auxiliary Systems
Inside Steam Plant Operation:
- Steam and Its Importance
- Boilers
- Design and Construction of Boilers
- Combustion of Fuels
- Combustion Equipment
- Boiler Accessories
- Operation and Maintenance of Boilers
- Pumps
- Steam Turbines and Electric Generators
- Condensers
- Cooling Towers
- Plant Auxiliaries
- Environmental Control Systems
- Waste-to-Energy Plants
From the Preface
For nearly 70 years Steam Plant Operation has assisted many people in the
understanding of steam power plants and the various systems that are so critical to their successful operation. Although these systems and the combustion technologies are complex, my father, Herc Lammers, and his friend and co-author, Everett Woodruff, had the idea of developing a textbook on a complex subject in a clear and understandable format by using illustrations and clear descriptions of the various systems found in a steam power plant.
The longevity of this book has shown that this idea worked to provide clear, fundamental information on this subject, and this new edition continues the presentation of updated material in that same manner.
The efficient conversion of the energy contained in fossil and nuclear fuels to reliable electric power and other steam processes is critical to the demands of the economy in the United States and energy needs throughout the world. Not only must this conversion be done in an efficient and reliable manner but also it must be done by protecting the environment of the world that we live in. This eighth edition of the book continues to describe the various combustion methods of fossil fuels, the steam generators, condensers, auxiliary systems, etc., that are a very necessary part of the steam plant. New boiler and power plant concepts are described as well as the older designs which remain in operation today and continue to provide needed and reliable energy in an efficient and environmentally acceptable manner.
The illustrations and information found in this book on power plant systems were provided by major power plant suppliers; I am very grateful for their support during a difficult economic period for them. Their time and energy in the support of this book cannot be emphasized enough and I am deeply thankful for their assistance and the opportunity to work with them in the development of information for this eighth edition.
Over the past years, the majority of new power plants have been combined cycle
facilities, using natural gas and a gas turbine, and fluidized bed boilers, which can handle hard-to-burn fuels in a unique manner and meet critical environmental requirements. This edition has expanded the description of these systems and their advantages and disadvantages, and includes, as well, the so-called more traditional combustion methods of burning fossil fuels. Descriptions of environmental control systems, which are so important to the successful operation of a power plant, and the various methods of controlling sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx), and particulates have been expanded in this edition. As described in the book, air quality in the United States has been significantly improved during the past 25 years, and power plants throughout the world are following this requirement of protecting the environment.
It is an important achievement to have a textbook make a significant contribution for eight editions; Steam Plant Operation has provided help to many in the understanding of steam power plants and has encouraged them to study further this critical technology that is so important to our every day life. I am proud that I have the opportunity to continue the fine
tradition of this book, and I am sincerely grateful to all those who have assisted me in its production. - Thomas F. Lammers
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Steam and Its Importance. Chapter 2: Boilers. Chapter 3: Design and Construction of Boilers. Chapter 4: Combustion of Fuels. Chapter 5: Boiler Settings, Combustion Systems, and Auxiliary Equipment. Chapter 6: Boiler Accessories. Chapter 7: Operation and Maintenance of Boilers. Chapter 8: Pumps. Chapter 9: Steam Turbines, Condensers, and Cooling Towers. Chapter 10: Operating and Maintaining Steam Turbines, Condensers, Cooling Towers, and Auxiliaries. Chapter 11: Auxiliary Steam-Plant Equipment. Chapter 12: Environmental Control Systems. Chapter 13: Waste-to-Energy Plants. APPENDIX A: UNIT CONVERSIONS. APPENDIX B: GEOMETRIC FORMULAS. APPENDIX C: STEAM TABLES AND CHARTS. APPENDIX D: ANSWERS TO PROBLEMS. GLOSSARY. INDEX.
About the Authors
Everett B. Woodruff was Project Engineer at A.M. Kinney, Inc., one of the country's leading architectural, engineering, and design process firms. While at Kinney, he designed entire power plants, worked in plant operation and maintenance, ran performance tests, managed plant records, and prepared survey reports. He lives in Akron, Ohio.
Herbert B. Lammers consulted for a wide range of industries. With experience in all phases of industrial plant engineering, he often worked on installation, operation, and maintenance of steam power plant equipment. His home is in Akron.
Thomas F. Lammers is a former Senior Project Manager with Babcock & Wilcox, one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of power generation systems and equipment. During his 35 years with the firm, Mr. Lammers oversaw projects in engineering, marketing, and project management. He lives in Akron, Ohio. |
