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Gas-Turbine Power Generation
1st Edition - February 24, 2016
Author: Paul Breeze
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780128040058
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eBook ISBN:9780128040553
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Gas-Turbine Power Generation is a concise, up-to-date, and readable guide providing an introduction to gas turbine power generation technology. It includes detailed descripti…Read more
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Gas-Turbine Power Generation is a concise, up-to-date, and readable guide providing an introduction to gas turbine power generation technology. It includes detailed descriptions of gas fired generation systems, demystifies the functions of gas fired technology, and explores the economic and environmental risk factors
Engineers, managers, policymakers and those involved in planning and delivering energy resources will find this reference a valuable guide that will help them establish a reliable power supply as they also account for both social and economic objectives.
Provides a concise, up-to-date, and readable guide on gas turbine power generation technology
Focuses on the evolution of gas-fired power generation using gas turbines
Evaluates the economic and environmental viability of the system with concise diagrams and accessible explanations
Power generation planners, electrical engineers, students and lecturers of Electrical Engineering and Energy, researchers, academics and the technical community involved in the development and implementation of power generation technologies, and power related engineering disciplines.
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Gas-Fired Power Generation
Abstract
1.1 The History of Natural Gas as an Energy Source and for Power Generation
1.2 Global Electricity Production from Natural Gas
Chapter 2. The Natural Gas Resource
Abstract
2.1 The Composition of Natural Gas
2.2 Natural Gas Reserves
2.3 Natural Gas Trade
Chapter 3. Gas-Fired Power Generation Technology
Abstract
3.1 Natural Gas-Fired Steam Turbine Power Plants
3.2 Piston Engine-Based Natural Gas Power Units
3.3 Fuel Cells
Chapter 4. Gas Turbines
Abstract
4.1 The History of the Gas Turbine
4.2 The Gas Turbine Principle
4.3 A Note About Pressure
4.4 Compressors
4.5 Combustion Chambers
4.6 Turbines
Chapter 5. Advanced Gas Turbine Design
Abstract
5.1 Gas Turbine Materials
5.2 Compressor
5.3 Combustor
5.4 Turbine Components
5.5 Component Coatings
5.6 Thermal Barrier Coatings
5.7 Turbine Blade Cooling
5.8 Advanced Materials
Chapter 6. Advanced Gas Turbine Cycles
Abstract
6.1 Recuperation
6.2 Reheating
6.3 Intercooling
6.4 Mass Injection
6.5 Cogeneration
Chapter 7. Combined Cycle Power Plants
Abstract
7.1 Evolution of the Combined Cycle Concept
7.2 The High Efficiency Combined Cycle Power Plant
7.3 Heat Recovery Steam Generators
7.4 Flexible Combined Cycle Power Plants
7.5 Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Power Plant
Chapter 8. Microturbines
Abstract
8.1 Microturbine Technology
8.2 Microturbine Enhancements
8.3 Applications for Microturbines
8.4 Ultra-Micro Gas Turbines
Chapter 9. Gas-Fired Power Plants and the Environment
Abstract
9.1 Nitrogen Oxide Emissions
9.2 NOx Production Pathways
9.3 Low NOx Burners
9.4 Selective Catalytic Reduction
9.5 Carbon Monoxide
9.6 Carbon Dioxide
Chapter 10. The Cost of Electricity Generation from Natural Gas-Fired Power Plants
Abstract
10.1 Levelized Cost of Energy Model
10.2 Capital Cost
10.3 Fuel Costs
10.4 The LCOE from a Natural Gas-Fired Power Station
No. of pages: 104
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: February 24, 2016
Imprint: Academic Press
Paperback ISBN: 9780128040058
eBook ISBN: 9780128040553
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Paul Breeze
Paul Breeze is a journalist and freelance science and technology writer and consultant in the United Kingdom. He has specialised in power generation technology for the past 30 years. In addition to writing Power Generation Technologies, Second Edition, he has contributed to journals and newspapers such as The Financial Times and The Economist and has written a range of technical management reports covering all the aspects of power generation, transmission and distribution.
Affiliations and expertise
Freelance Science and Technology Writer/Consultant, UK