Power Plant Water Chemistry

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Pnim©*1 Plant Water Qkavnlstiys A Practical Gi«icie About the Book This practical handbook for utility personnel and independent power producers provides detailed discussion and examples of solutions to water chemistry problems in power plant boilers. Plant efficiency and profitability depend on avoiding such problems as pH extremes, oxygen scavenging, corrosion, scale, and contamination. Formulas and calculations are provided for each area of concern. Key Features and Benefits • The only book of its kind tailored to the power industry • Details practical procedures with real-world applications • Foundation for comprehensive water treatment programs • Formulas and calculations with clear examples • Special focus on needs of cogenerators and independent power producers • Text shows how to increase boiler efficiency • Details how to avoid corrosion and scaling About the Author Brad Buecker is employed as Plant Engineer for UCB Cello, Inc., Tecumseh, Kansas, and also serves as a... Tovább

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Pnim©*1 Plant Water Qkavnlstiys A Practical Gi«icie About the Book This practical handbook for utility personnel and independent power producers provides detailed discussion and examples of solutions to water chemistry problems in power plant boilers. Plant efficiency and profitability depend on avoiding such problems as pH extremes, oxygen scavenging, corrosion, scale, and contamination. Formulas and calculations are provided for each area of concern. Key Features and Benefits • The only book of its kind tailored to the power industry • Details practical procedures with real-world applications • Foundation for comprehensive water treatment programs • Formulas and calculations with clear examples • Special focus on needs of cogenerators and independent power producers • Text shows how to increase boiler efficiency • Details how to avoid corrosion and scaling About the Author Brad Buecker is employed as Plant Engineer for UCB Cello, Inc., Tecumseh, Kansas, and also serves as a consultant for Burns & McDonnell Engineering, Kansas City. A former Senior Chemist for Burns & McDonnell, Buecker also has served as a results engineer, Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) engineer, and analytical chemist for City Water, Light & Power, Springfield, Illinois. He has a BS in Chemistry from Iowa State University and has authored more than 35 articles on steam generation and FGD chemistry. Vissza