Power Plant Control and Instrumentation: The control of boilers and HRSG systems

by David Lindsley

Overview

This book provides a practical and comprehensive analysis of control systems for boilers and HRSGs (heat-recovery steam generators) in a variety of applications from waste-to-energy plants through to combined-cycle gas-turbine power stations (CCGTs).

It describes process transmitters, advanced DCS configurations and final elements such as control valves and dampers. Basics such as methods of connecting instruments to the process are explained while more advanced discussions of the design features of distributed control systems are also included. At every stage, emphasis is given to the complex, multivariable, interactive nature of steam-raising plant and to the importance of dealing with the problems that result.

Chapters are devoted to the application of modern nomenclature systems and to the documentation required to ensure that the equipment and systems meet all the requirements of performance, accuracy, safety and maintainability.

This book will provide invaluable practical guidance for systems engineers, operators, maintenance staff and specifiers of power plant control and instrumentation (C&I) systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780852967652
Publisher:	The Institution of Engineering and Technology
Publication date:	06/30/2000
Series:	Control, Robotics and Sensors
Edition description:	Subsequent
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x (d)

About the Author

David Lindsley is a Fellow of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, a Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineers and a Senior Member of the Instrument Society of America. Previously technical director of a major processcontrol systems vendor, he now provides consultancy services to the power and process industries.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: The basics of steam generation and use
• Chapter 2: The steam and water circuits
• Chapter 3: The fuel, air and flue-gas circuits
• Chapter 4: Setting the demand for the steam generator
• Chapter 5: Combustion and draught control
• Chapter 6: Feed-water control and instrumentation
• Chapter 7: Steam-temperature control
• Chapter 8: Control equipment practice
• Chapter 9: Requirements definition and equipment nomenclature
• Chapter 10: Upgrading and refurbishing systems

Editorial Reviews

'This book provides a practical and comprehensive analysis of control systems for boilers and heat-recovery steam generators in a variety of applications [and] will provide invaluable practical guidance for systems engineers, operators, maintenance staff and specifiers of power-plant control and instrumentation systems.'

IEEE Power Engineering Review

Describes control systems for boilers and heat-recovery steam generators (HRSGs) in a variety of applications, from waste-to-energy plants to combined-cycle gas-turbine power stations. Basics such as methods of connecting instruments are explained, and more advanced discussions of design features of distributed control systems are also included. At every stage, emphasis is given to the interactive nature of plants and to troubleshooting and problem solving. Includes chapter summaries. The author is Fellow of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, and the Institute of Marine Engineers, and is a Senior Member of the Instrument Society of America. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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