Steam: its generation and use

Abstract

This book contains 57 chapters divided into the following sections: steam fundamentals; steam generation from chemical energy; application of steam; environmental protection; specification, manufacturing and construction; operations; maintenance and life extension; steam generation from nuclear energy; and balance of plant. Chapters related to coal include: coal pulverization; burners and combustion systems for pulverized coal; cyclones; stokers; atmospheric fluidized-bed boilers; pressurized fluidized-bed combustion; coal gasification; and fuel ash effects on boiler design and operation.