Modern Power Station Boiler Technology and Its Retrofitting

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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book extensively collects and organizes a large amount of domestic and international data on the design, operation, maintenance, and renovation of large-scale boilers. It summarizes the experiences and lessons learned from the maintenance and renovation of large power station boilers in China over the past decade. Focusing on the problems that have occurred in various types of large boilers, the book starts with analyzing the causes and provides a detailed description of the methods for renovating large boilers and the precautions to be taken during maintenance. From the perspective of operating and using units, the book addresses the structural and operational characteristics of large boiler combustion systems, evaporator heat transfer surfaces, superheaters and reheaters, economizers, and air preheaters. It employs numerous typical examples of imported and domestically produced units to elaborate on the technical key points of renovation and maintenance for these critical equipment, as well as their performance effects and potential issues. Additionally, the book covers the characteristics of large boiler metallic materials, furnace walls, seals, furnace linings, and insulation, including selection principles, maintenance methods, and welding techniques for large boiler metalwork. The book is well-documented, rich in content, and offers insightful perspectives, making it an indispensable technical reference for professionals engaged in the design, manufacturing, operation, maintenance, and renovation of power station boilers. It can also serve as a valuable resource for students and teachers in thermal energy and power engineering programs at universities and colleges.