Kruglikov – Technical and economic principles of designing thermal and nuclear power plants
Kruglikov’s book, “Technical and Economic Principles of Thermal and Nuclear Power Plant Design,” addresses key design issues and feasibility studies for selecting equipment and parameters for thermal and nuclear power plant units. Key selection criteria and the impact of key parameters and characteristics on the optimization objective function are presented.
Written lectures are developed based on the State Educational Standards of Higher Professional Education for the Training of Certified Specialists in the Specialty
The course “Technical and Economic Principles of Thermal and Nuclear Power Plant Design” is the final course in a series of specialized courses taught to sixth-year students in Specialty 1005 – Thermal Power Plants.
The objective of this course is to develop skills in technical and economic optimization, key decision-making when determining the structure and parameters of a power plant, its thermal circuit, and the selection of primary and auxiliary equipment. The course examines the key stages of electric power industry development and areas for improving the technical and economic performance of power plants. Key requirements for power plant operation are also outlined. This course provides an understanding of the criteria and specifics of technical and economic optimization in the design of thermal and nuclear power plants. It analyzes the specifics and efficiency of cogeneration and its impact on the selection of thermal power plant equipment.
Kruglikov’s book, “Technical and Economic Foundations of Thermal and Nuclear Power Plant Design,” addresses optimization of key power plant parametric characteristics, such as initial and final steam parameters, reheat parameters, and regenerative feedwater heating systems, as well as the selection and optimization of individual components of the thermal circuit and associated equipment. Particular attention is paid to technical and economic justifications and the selection of power plant design solutions in the context of the transition to a market economy. Elements of the methodology for substantiating decisions in countries with market economies are examined.
The presentation of material within this course is based on students’ previous study of such basic disciplines as “Engineering Thermodynamics,” “Thermal and Nuclear Power Plants,” “TPP and Nuclear Power Plant Turbines,” and “Boiler Units and Steam Generators.” “Economics of Energy Enterprises,” etc. This textbook aims to help distance-learning students master the fundamental principles of technical and economic optimization and design decision selection, as applied to thermal and nuclear power plants.
This textbook aims to facilitate the solution of specific problems and calculations related to economic assessments, determining operational indicators, and optimality criteria at the level of coursework and diploma projects, as well as for future engineering careers.
This publication is intended for students of energy universities and can also be used by scientists, engineers, and technical personnel in energy and power engineering specialties.
The limited scope of this textbook allows only a very brief presentation of general concepts, principles, and skills for selecting design solutions. Practical use of this textbook will reveal the need for further refinement and expansion.
