Power Generation Handbook, Selection, Applications, Operation, Maintenance--------------------------------------------------We've all lived through long hot summers with power shortages, brownouts,and blackouts. But at last, all the what-to-do and how-to-do it informationyou'll need to handle a full range of operation and maintenance tasksat your fingertips. Written by a power industry expert, Power GenerationHandbook: Selection, Applications, Operation, Maintenance helps youto gain a thorough understanding of all components, calculations, andsubsystems of the various types of gas turbines, steam power plants,co-generation, and combined cycle plants. Divided into five sections,Power Generation Handbook: Selection, Applications, Operation, Maintenanceprovides a thorough understanding of co-generation and combined cycleplants. Each of the components such as compressors, gas and steam turbines,heat recovery steam generators, condensers, lubricating systems, transformers,and generators are covered in detail. The selection considerations,operation, maintenance and economics of co-generation plants and combinedcycles as well as emission limits, monitoring and governing systemswill also be covered thoroughly. This all-in-one resource gives youstep-by-step guidance on how to maximize the efficiency, reliabilityand longevity of your power generation plant.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Philip Kiameh, M.A.Sc., B.Eng., P.Eng., was the recipientof the first Excellence in Teaching Award presented by the ProfessionalDevelopment Center at the University of Toronto in 1996. Mr. Kiamehhas been an instructor at the University of Toronto, Professional DevelopmentCenter and Educational Program Innovation Center where he teaches coursesin Power Generation and Electrical and Mechanical Equipment.