Computer Simulation of Thermal Plant Operations

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction

   • Peter O’Kelly

   Pages 1-4

3. Plant Simulation Modules and Functional Groups

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   Pages 5-12

4. Numerical Methods

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   Pages 13-49

5. Thermodynamic and Transport Properties of Materials

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   Pages 51-70

6. Conservation Equations for Flow Systems

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   Pages 71-95

7. Static Components

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   Pages 97-110

8. Turbomachines

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   Pages 111-180

9. Heat Transfer

   • Peter O’Kelly

   Pages 181-206

10. Heat Exchangers

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    Pages 207-233

11. Temperatures Through Component Walls

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    Pages 235-257

12. Furnaces, Fuels and Heat Release

    • Peter O’Kelly

    Pages 259-300

13. Boiler Circuits and Steam Generation

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    Pages 301-335

14. Two-Phase Effects in Steam Flows

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    Pages 337-359

15. Steam Turbines

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    Pages 361-397

16. Steam Condensation

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    Pages 399-424

17. Deaerators and Feedwater Heaters

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    Pages 425-445

18. Simulation of Complex Networks

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    Pages 447-483

19. Back Matter

    Pages 485-511

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This book describes thermal plant simulation, that is, dynamic simulation of plants which produce, exchange and otherwise utilize heat as their working medium. Directed at chemical, mechanical and control engineers involved with operations, control and optimization and operator training, the book gives the mathematical formulation and use of simulation models of the equipment and systems typically found in these industries. The author has adopted a fundamental approach to the subject. The initial chapters provide an overview of simulation concepts and describe a suitable computer environment. Reviews of relevant numerical computation methods and fundamental thermodynamics are followed by a detailed examination of the basic conservation equations. The bulk of the book is concerned with development of specific simulation models. Care is taken to trace each model derivation path from the basic underlying physical equations, explaining simplifying and restrictive assumptions as they arise and relating the model coefficients to the physical dimensions and physical properties of the working materials. Numerous photographs of real equipment complement the text and most models are illustrated by numerical examples based on typical real plant operations.

• Numerical Methods
• Plant Operation
• Plant Simulation
• Plant Simulation
• Process Modeling
• Process Modelling
• Thermal Plant System

• Costec Systems Pty Ltd., Brookvale (Sydney), Australia

  Peter O'Kelly

Peter O’Kelly’s career as a professional engineer began at the Electricity Commission of NSW, Australia. He later spent eight years with Kraftwerk Union (now Siemens PG) in Germany, working on the design, operation and simulation of nuclear power stations. After a further three years of simulator design and operator training in France and Brazil he returned to Australia and founded Costec Pty Ltd, a developer and manufacturer of operator training simulators for fossil-fuelled power plants. Through a merger and public float, Costec became part of Techcomm Group Ltd and for two years the author was Head of its Power and Simulation Division. In 2002 he founded Costec Systems Pty Ltd, a designer of operator training systems and engineering consulting company, and remains its CEO. He earned a B.E.(Elec), M.Eng.Sc., and Ph.D. from the University of NSW Australia.

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