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Steam-Plant Operation by Woodruff & Lammers ā˛¤ McGraw Hill Book Company 1950 2nd Edition
Everett B. Woodruff, Herbert B. Lammers Steam-Plant Operation McGraw Hill Book Company 1950 2nd Edition
Title: Steam-Plant Operation
Author: Everett B. Woodruff;Herbert B. Lammers
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: McGraw Hill Book Company 1950
Edition: 2nd Edition
Size: 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.25 * 543 pages
Synopsis: AI Overview: [This book] is a comprehensive technical guide that has served as the definitive reference for steam power plant design, operation, and maintenance for over 80 years. Often called the "bible" of the industry, it is widely used by engineers and technicians to prepare for local operating license examinations.
Core Focus and Scope
The book provides a detailed look at the fundamental principles and practical applications of steam plant equipment in heat, power, and process plants. It balances theoretical concepts with real-world operational guidance, focusing on achieving plant efficiency, safety, and productivity.
Key areas of coverage include:
ā€¢Boilers and Combustion: Principles of combustion, fuel types (coal, oil, gas, and biomass), and the design, construction, and operation of various boiler types.
ā€¢Power Plant Equipment: Extensive treatments of turbines, pumps, condensers, cooling towers, and auxiliary steam-plant equipment.
ā€¢Environmental Controls: Systems for controlling emissions (particulates, SOā‚‚ and NOx) to meet regulatory requirements like the Clean Air Act.
ā€¢Modern Energy Systems: Newer editions include details on waste-to-energy plants, nuclear steam generation, solar power, and wind power.
Educational and Professional Utility
Designed for both students and veteran operators, the book utilizes a clear, straightforward writing style and is heavily illustrated with manufacturers' drawings and diagrams.
ā€¢Calculations: It provides practical power plant calculations for heat rate, boiler efficiency, and pump performance.
ā€¢Exam Preparation: Each chapter concludes with questions and problems modeled after those found on operator licensing exams.
ā€¢Safe Practices: It emphasizes the latest safe operating procedures and code requirements for high-pressure systems.
Overall Condition: Good + It has very minimal wear to the cover and no holes or tears. The dust jacket is not included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. Some foxing very front and back; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Three Pounds Media Mail) is $5.97 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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Title: Steam-Plant Operation
Author: Everett B. Woodruff;Herbert B. Lammers
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: McGraw Hill Book Company 1950
Edition: 2nd Edition
Size: 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.25 * 543 pages
Synopsis: AI Overview: [This book] is a comprehensive technical guide that has served as the definitive reference for steam power plant design, operation, and maintenance for over 80 years. Often called the "bible" of the industry, it is widely used by engineers and technicians to prepare for local operating license examinations.
Core Focus and Scope
The book provides a detailed look at the fundamental principles and practical applications of steam plant equipment in heat, power, and process plants. It balances theoretical concepts with real-world operational guidance, focusing on achieving plant efficiency, safety, and productivity.
Key areas of coverage include:
ā€¢Boilers and Combustion: Principles of combustion, fuel types (coal, oil, gas, and biomass), and the design, construction, and operation of various boiler types.
ā€¢Power Plant Equipment: Extensive treatments of turbines, pumps, condensers, cooling towers, and auxiliary steam-plant equipment.
ā€¢Environmental Controls: Systems for controlling emissions (particulates, SOā‚‚ and NOx) to meet regulatory requirements like the Clean Air Act.
ā€¢Modern Energy Systems: Newer editions include details on waste-to-energy plants, nuclear steam generation, solar power, and wind power.
Educational and Professional Utility
Designed for both students and veteran operators, the book utilizes a clear, straightforward writing style and is heavily illustrated with manufacturers' drawings and diagrams.
ā€¢Calculations: It provides practical power plant calculations for heat rate, boiler efficiency, and pump performance.
ā€¢Exam Preparation: Each chapter concludes with questions and problems modeled after those found on operator licensing exams.
ā€¢Safe Practices: It emphasizes the latest safe operating procedures and code requirements for high-pressure systems.
Overall Condition: Good + It has very minimal wear to the cover and no holes or tears. The dust jacket is not included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. Some foxing very front and back; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Three Pounds Media Mail) is $5.97 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
==========================================================================================================================
Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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