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Conventional and Alternative Power Generation
Thermodynamics, Mitigation and Sustainability
Neil Packer, Tarik Al-Shemmeri
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Conventional and Alternative Power Generation
Thermodynamics, Mitigation and Sustainability
Neil Packer, Tarik Al-Shemmeri
About This Book
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.
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Thermodynamic Systems
1.1 Overview
Learning Outcomes
- To understand the basic units and properties of thermodynamic systems.
- To be able to apply the laws of thermodynamics to closed and open systems.
- To be able to apply the first law of thermodynamics and calculate the changes in properties during a process and a cycle.
- To be able to solve problems related to compression and expansion of steam and gases.
1.2 Thermodynamic System Definitions
- A closed system has a fixed mass and a flexible boundary.
- An open system has a variable mass (or mass flow) and a fixed boundary.
1.3 Thermodynamic Properties
![Scheme for Thermodynamic system, boundary and surroundings.](https://book-extracts.perlego.com/993217/images/c01f001-plgo-compressed.webp)
Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Structure of the Book
- Notation
- Chapter 1: Thermodynamic Systems
- Chapter 2: Vapour Power Cycles
- Chapter 3: Gas Power Cycles
- Chapter 4: Combustion
- Chapter 5: Control of Particulates
- Chapter 6: Carbon Capture and Storage
- Chapter 7: Pollution Dispersal
- Chapter 8: Alternative Energy and Power Plants
- Appendix A: Properties of Water and Steam
- Appendix B: Thermodynamic Properties of Fuels and Combustion Products
- Bibliography
- Index
- End User License Agreement