An excellent primer for power plant professionals who have to wear many hats and need a practical explanation of the design and basic operation of conventional steam generating boilers and HRSGs without having to wade through technical material. Buecker uses anecdotes and humor to liven up what would otherwise be considered a dry subject. No other book explains the fundamentals of boilers and HRSGs without going into technical depths.

Plant effeciency and profitability depend on avoiding such problems as pH extremes, oxygen scavenging, corrosion, scale, and contamination. 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. Formulas and calculations are provided for each area of concern. Contents: ? Introduction to steam generation water chemistry systems ? Condensate feedwater chemistry ? Boiler water chemistry ? Steam chemistry ? High-purity makeup water treatment ? Cooling water chemistry ? Sampling ? Bibliography ? Index

Fundamentals of Steam Generation Chemistry provides the non-chemist with practical information on steam generation chemistry which can be used on a daily basis to monitor water/steam chemistry parameters. Plant engineers, operators, or mechanical and chemical engineering students, will be able to immediately apply the information found in this book. Contents: ? Introduction ? Chemistry of natural water supplies ? Methods of contaminant ? Introduction to steam generating systems ? Effects of contaminants or chemistry variables on system chemistry and equipment ? Chemistry control guides ? Monitoring techniques ? Guide to makeup treatment systems ? Guide to steam generating chemical treatment programs ? Emerging makeup treatment methods ? Conclusion