Guide to Electric Power Generation

This illustrated reference brings readers detailed coverage of the full spectrum of equipment and processes used in the production of electricity, from the basics of energy conversion to prime movers, generators and boilers. Written to be comprehensible to the non-technical reader, the book provides a fully detailed overview of those who are involved in any aspect of power generation. The reader should find useful information on the characteristics of fuels, including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear, along with proper methods of handling them and their residues. Also extensively covered are internal combustion engines, steam turbines and reciprocating steam engines.