Introduction to power generation technologies / Andreas Poullikkas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Poullikkas, Andreas.

Series:

Energy science, engineering and technology series.

Energy science, engineering and technology series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electric power production.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (198 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This new book provides an insight to the wide range of electricity generating technologies available today or under development. Also, provides an overview of the energy storage technologies which are expected to play an important role in the future sustainable energy systems. The technologies are presented in an easily digestible form. The book gives a clear, unbiased review and comparison of the different types of power generation technologies available. The book is partly based on lecture notes provided in two different courses for a number of years and is intended as an introductory textbook for courses in the field of engineering, environmental pollution and public health. Also, Introduction to Power Generation Technologies can serve as a reference text for power generation planners, electric utility managers, energy regulators, electricity transmission system operators, consultants, policy makers and economists.

Contents:

Intro

INTRODUCTION TO POWERGENERATION TECHNOLOGIES

CONTENTS

PREFACE

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. DEFINITION OF THERMODYNAMICS

1.2. ENERGY BALANCE APPROACH

1.3. HEAT AND WORK

1.4. FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS

1.4.1. The Non-Flow Equation

1.4.2. The Steady Flow Energy Equation

1.5. SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS

1.6. FUELS

1.6.1. Heavy Fuel Oil

1.6.2. Gasoil

1.6.3. Coal

1.6.4. Natural Gas

1.6.5. Liquefied Natural Gas

1.7. COMBUSTION

1.8. POLLUTION AND THE ENVIRONMENT

1.8.1. Primary Emissions

1.8.1.1. Sulphur Dioxide Emissions

1.8.1.2. Nitrogen Oxides Emissions

1.8.1.3. Dust Emissions

1.8.2. Carbon Dioxide Emissions

1.8.3. Environmental Legislation

1.8.4. Pricing Environmental Pollution

1.9. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES

1.10. FUTURE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

2. POWER PLANTS

2.1. THE RANKINE CYCLE

2.1.1. Regenerative Cycle

2.1.2. Reheat Cycle

2.2. THE SIMPLE-CYCLE GAS TURBINE

2.3. THE GAS TO GAS RECUPERATION CYCLE

2.4. THE COMBINED CYCLE

2.5. THE BRAYTON - KALINA CYCLE

2.6. THE BRAYTON - BRAYTON CYCLE

2.7. THE BRAYTON - DIESEL CYCLE

2.8. THE BRAYTON - STIRLING CYCLE

2.9. THE BRAYTON - FUEL CELL CYCLE

2.10. THE CHEMICAL RECUPERATION CYCLE

2.11. MAST CYCLES

2.11.1. The Cheng Cycle

2.11.2. The steam injected cycle with topping steam turbine

2.11.3. The Turbo Charged Steam Injected Cycle

2.11.4. The DRIASI Cycle

2.11.5. The Evaporation Cycle

2.11.6. The HAT Cycle

2.11.7. The LOTHECO Cycle

2.11.8. The Wet Compression Cycle

2.12. NUCLEAR POWER

2.12.1. Nuclear Fission

2.12.2. Nuclear Fusion

2.13. THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

3. CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGETECHNOLOGIES

3.1. THE PULVERIZED COAL TECHNOLOGY WITH CCS

3.2. THE IGCC CYCLE.

3.3. THE NATURAL GAS COMBINED CYCLE TECHNOLOGYWITH CCS

3.4. OXYFUEL COMBUSTION

3.5. COMPARISON OF CO2 CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES

4. DIRECT SOLAR RES TECHNOLOGIES

4.1. THE PHOTOVOLTAIC TECHNOLOGY

4.1.1. Basics of PVs

4.1.2. Principle of Operation

4.1.3. PV Technologies

4.1.3.1. Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells

4.1.3.2. Thin-Film Solar Cells

4.1.4. PV Systems

4.1.4.1. PV Modules

4.1.4.2. Batteries

4.1.4.3. Power Conditioning

4.1.4.4. Generators

4.1.5. PV Power Systems

4.1.5.1. Grid Connected Systems

4.1.5.2. Stand Alone Systems

4.1.5. Summary on PVs

4.2. SOLAR THERMAL

4.2.1. Available Solar Thermal Power Technologies

4.2.1.1. Parabolic Trough Technology

4.2.1.2. Solar Towers

4.2.1.3. Solar Dishes

4.2.1.4. Solar Chimney

4.2.2. Thermal Storage

4.2.3. Solar Thermal Power Plants Around the World

4.2.3.1. Solar Thermal Power Plants in Operation

Solar Electric Generating System

Nevada Solar One

PS10

Andasol 1 and 2

4.2.3.2. Solar Thermal Power Plants under Construction

Solnova 1

PS20

Solar Tres

Ibersol 1

4.2.4. Overall Comparison

5. INDIRECT SOLAR RES TECHNOLOGIES

5.1. THE WIND TURBINE TECHNOLOGY

5.2. BIOMASS ENERGY

5.3. GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

5.4. HYDROPOWER

5.5. TIDAL ENERGY

5.6. WAVE ENERGY

6. DISTRIBUTED GENERATION

6.1. DG DEFINITION

6.2. THE FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY

7. STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES

7.1. FLYWHEEL STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES

7.2. BATTERY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES

7.3. SUPERCAPACITOR STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES

7.4. HYDROGEN STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES

7.5. PNEUMATIC STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES

7.5.1. Liquid-Piston Technology

7.5.2. Compressed Air Energy Storage

7.6. PUMPED STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

7.7. OVERALL COMPARISON

REFERENCES

INDEX.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61728-525-0

OCLC:

662453022