r/ThermalPerformance

230 archived posts · Mar 2014 – Aug 2026

Thermodynamic Cycle Analysis Discussion For Power Generation System Support & Theory

A place for the discussion of all things Power-Plant and associated subsystems, concepts, operations, and industry issues. In brief, this community can be used for support to Thermal Performance Engineers, Plant Engineers, and any curious persons to thermodynamics, fluids, and heat transfer concepts.

Created Mar 10, 2014 · restricted

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Useful References:

General/Important ^(suggested for PE [USA])

ME Reference Manual - Lindeburg
Mark's Handbook for ME's - Avallone
Cameron Hydraulic Data - Heald

Thermal & Cycle

The Control of Boiler - Sam Dukelow
Flow of Fluids Through... - Crane Co
Steam Turbines & Their Cycles - Salisbury
Steam Turbine Performance - K. Cotton
Steam - Babcock; B&W
Troubleshooting Process Ops - Lieberman

Electrical

Standard Handbook for EE's - Fink
O&M Large Turbo-Generators - Klempner
Electrical Equipment Testing.. - Gill
Westinghouse Electrical Maintenance - WH
Machinery Vibration - Wowk

Instrumentation & Controls

Instrument Engineers' Handbook - Lipták
Measurement & Analysis Vol.1
Controls & Optimization Vol.2
Software & Digital Networks Vol.3
Tuning & Control Loop - McMillan
Temperature Measurement - Baker
The Use of Thermocouples..- ASTM

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