Chapter 1 Introduction to Thermal Sciences 1
1.1 Fundamental of Engineering Thermodynamics 1
1.2 Fundamental of Fluid Mechanics 6
1.3 Fundamental of Heat Transfer 11
Exercises 16
Reading Materials 17
1 Instructions for Authors of Heat Transfer Engineering 17
2 Introductions of Department and Specialty 19
3 Types of Flowmeters 20
Words and Expressions 22
Abbreviations 24
Chapter 2 Boiler 25
2.1 Introduction 25
2.2 Development of Utility Boiler 25
2.3 Fuel and Combustion 26
2.4 Pulverizing System 30
2.5 System Arrangement and Key Components 33
2.6 On-load Cleaning of Boilers 38
2.7 Energy Balance 39
Exercises 40
Reading Materials 41
1 Supercritical and Ultra-supercritical Power Generation Units 41
2 Universal Pressure Boiler for Pulverized Coal 42
3 Spiral Wound UP Boiler for Pulverized Coal 44
Words and Expressions 44
Abbreviations 47
Chapter 3 Steam Turbine 48
3.1 Introduction 48
3.2 Casing Construction 51
3.3 Turbine Rotors and Couplings 55
3.4 Turbine Blading 58
3.5 Condensing Systems 62
3.6 Supercritical Steam Turbine Technologies 63
Exercises 66
Reading Materials 67
1 Letter of Authority of Know-How 67
2 Certificate for the Transfer of Know-How 68
3 Introduction to ISO 9000 Series of Standards 68
Words and Expressions 70
Abbreviations 72
Chapter 4 Thermal Power Plant 73
4.1 Introduction 73
4.2 Modern Steam Power Plant 75
4.3 Main Systems and Key Components 76
4.4 Coal Gasification for Power Generation 81
Exercises 84
Reading Materials 85
1 The BOT Concept 85
2 Units and Conversions 86
3 What is Vision 21? 86
4 Boiler Maintenance Procedures 87
Words and Expressions 88
Abbreviations 90
Chapter 5 Instrumentation and Process Control 91
5.1 Introduction 91
5.2 Documentation and Symbols 95
5.3 Essential Boiler Instrumentation and Controls 97
5.4 Steam Turbine Control and Protection System 102
Exercises 107
Reading Materials 108
1 Application for a Temporary Resident Visa 108
2 Resume 110
Words and Expressions 113
Abbreviations 113
Chapter 6 Unit System Operation 115
6.1 Introduction 115
6.2 Basic Control Functions 115
6.3 Plant Operation from the Control Room 116
6.4 Burners Operation 123
6.5 Pressure Operation 125
6.6 Startup Systems 127
Exercises 131
Reading Materials 132
1 Graduate Admissions and Records 132
2 How to Apply for a European Patent 133
Words and Expressions 136
Abbreviations 137
Chapter 7 Gas Turbine and Combined Cycle Power Plant 138
7.1 Gas Turbine 138
7.2 Combined Cycle Power Plant 147
Exercises 151
Reading Materials 152
1 Building Cooling,Heating and Power Generation Systems 152
2 How to Write an Abstract 155
Words and Expressions 158
Abbreviations 159
Chapter 8 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 160
8.1 Air Conditioning 160
8.2 Refrigeration 166
8.3 Cryogenics 175
Exercises 176
Reading Materials 177
1 Temperature Measurement 177
2 IIR Commissions(www.iifiir.org) 180
Words and Expressions 182
Abbreviations 183
Chapter 9 Environmental Control at Thermal Power Plant 184
9.1 Introduction 184
9.2 Ash Collection 184
9.3 Reducing Sulfur Oxides Emission 188
9.4 Reducing Nitrogen Oxides Emission 190
Exercises 197
Reading Materials 198
1 CO2 Emission Reduction 198
2 Mercury in Coal 201
3 Emission or Air Quality Standards in USA,Europe and Japan 203
Words and Expressions 205
Abbreviations 206
References 207