Book Details:
• Author: J.B. Gupta
• Publisher: S.K. Kataria & Sons
• Edition: Reprint 2013
• Language: English
• Number of Pages: 400
• Binding: Paperback
• Release Date: 01 January 2013
• ISBN: 9789350142752

About the Book:
This book is a comprehensive guide to power generation and power plant engineering, specially designed for electrical and mechanical engineering students. Written by J.B. Gupta, the book explains different methods of electric power generation, plant operations, and energy management concepts in a clear and systematic manner.

The book covers important topics including hydroelectric power plants, steam power plants, nuclear power plants, diesel electric power plants, gas turbine power plants, non-conventional methods of power generation, selection and economic operation of power plants, combined operation of power plants, environmental aspects of electric energy generation, cogeneration, energy conservation, interconnected systems, power plant economics, tariffs, power factor improvement, substations, and major electrical equipment used in power plants. It also includes objective type questions and index for academic preparation and self-assessment.

With well-organized chapters and easy-to-understand explanations, this book serves as an excellent academic and reference resource for university studies, technical learning, energy systems education, and competitive examinations related to power plant engineering and electrical power systems.