Harnessing Gas Turbines with Coal Gasifiers or Fluidized Bed Boilers for Combined-cycle Power and Cogeneration

von K. Kuppuraj

386 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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With over 35 years at Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL)-India's largest power equipment manufacturer-K. Kuppuraj has been a driving force in advancing power generation technology. A pioneer behind India's first coal-based combined-cycle pilot plant, he has authored acclaimed papers such as "Coal Gas Combustion in Gas Turbine" and "Estimation of Off-Design Performance of Power Generating Gas Turbine in IGCC," and his research work has been featured in global journals including Power Engineering, Hydrocarbon Processing, and Chemical Engineering. In this latest book, Kuppuraj offers an in-depth exploration of HRSG design and advanced technologies-such as supplementary and fresh-air firing systems with automatic mode transfer. He explains how these innovations ensure an uninterrupted steam supply and enhance the reliable operation of prime industries such as oil refineries. The author's specialized nomogram enables engineers to estimate heat-recovery cost savings without even using a calculator.Showcasing his extensive practical expertise, Kuppuraj details the development of gas turbines for coal gas combustion, duct burners, and external combustors for BFBC boiler startup, advanced firing system design for blast-furnace gas, apart from treatment methods for residual oil in gas turbines. Blending engineering precision with visionary foresight, he illustrates how integrating BFBC boilers with gas turbines improves efficiency, cuts fuel costs, and reduces emissions.Drawing from decades of hands-on experience, this book serves as an indispensable resource for engineers, researchers, and energy professionals striving to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in modern power generation.

• Reihe: Notion Press
• ISBN: 9798899298578
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.10.2025
• Größe: 279 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Notion Press Media Pvt. Ltd