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Steam Its Generation and Use

Steam Its Generation and Use

Babcock & Wilcox Co

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Technology & EngineeringFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 116277715X
ISBN13: 9781162777153
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 398
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Steam Its Generation and Use is a comprehensive guide to the generation, utilization, and maintenance of steam power. Written by the Babcock and Wilcox Company, a leading manufacturer of steam boilers and related equipment, this book provides a detailed overview of the principles and practices of steam power generation. The book covers topics such as the properties of steam, the design and construction of steam boilers, and the various types of steam turbines and engines. It also includes information on the operation and maintenance of steam power plants, as well as the safety measures that must be taken to prevent accidents and ensure the efficient operation of steam systems.In addition to its technical content, Steam Its Generation and Use also provides historical context and practical examples of steam power in action. The book includes numerous illustrations, diagrams, and tables to aid in understanding the concepts and calculations involved in steam power generation.Overall, Steam Its Generation and Use is an authoritative reference for anyone involved in the design, operation, or maintenance of steam power systems. Whether you are a student, engineer, or technician, this book provides a wealth of information and insights into the world of steam power.1927. Published by the Babcock and Wilcox Company, this is considered to be the most comprehensive text on steam production it includes: steam fundamentals, thermodynamics, heat transfer, metallurgy and design; steam generation, sources of energy, combustion, oil and gas, coal pulverization, cyclones, stokers, fluidized beds, superheaters, economizers, performance calculations and boiler enclosures; applications of steam, electric power, waste heat recovery, wood and biomass, marine applications; environmental protection, particulate control, nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide; specification, manufacturing and construction, equipment specification, economic and evaluation operation, pressure, temperature, steam quality and flow measurement, controls for fossil fuel-fired plants, water chemistry and treatment; maintenance and life extension; and also a section on nuclear energy steam generation, as well as SI units conversion factors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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