8 Best Books on Plant Engineering

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Plant Engineering, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Plant Engineering Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Plant Engineering below.

 
1."Plant Engineer's Handbook" by R Keith Mobley
Book Review: This book is a valuable resource for plant engineers and individuals involved in industrial operations and maintenance, covering a wide range of topics. It provides comprehensive insights into the activities performed by plant engineers, including site selection, provision of basic amenities like boilers, electrical systems, water, pumping systems, and more. Additionally, the book serves as a flagship reference work for the plant engineering series, covering critical subjects of importance to plant and industrial engineers.

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2."Power Plant Engineering" by P K Nag
“Power Plant Engineering” Book Review: This book delves into the concepts of power plants and is a useful resource for plant engineers and industry professionals. It covers classic and recent advances in the field, exploring analytical and theoretical aspects. The book also offers numerous examples and case studies to clarify theory and design methods throughout the text.

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3."Power Plant Engineering" by Black Veatch
“Power Plant Engineering” Book Review: This book is a comprehensive guide for students and professionals in the field of power plant engineering. The book covers a wide range of topics, including power plant systems, thermodynamics, fuel and combustion, steam generators, turbines, condensers, cooling systems, electrical systems, environmental considerations, and more. Each chapter provides detailed explanations, diagrams, and examples to facilitate understanding. With its extensive coverage and practical approach, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of power plants.

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4."Power Plant Engineering" by Manoj Kumar Gupta
“Power Plant Engineering” Book Review: This book provides an in-depth introduction to the fundamentals of power generation and is suitable for students of undergraduate and graduate-level courses in mechanical or electrical engineering. The text covers various power generation strategies and their environmental impacts, including conventional power plant systems such as thermal, nuclear, hydroelectric, diesel, and gas turbines. Additionally, the book discusses factors affecting the economics of a power plant, such as load, plant design, operation, and tariffs, along with renewable energy generation systems.

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5."The Design and Functionality of a Solar Chimney Electric Power Plant" by Reccab Manyala
“The Design and Functionality of a Solar Chimney Electric Power Plant” Book Review: This book is a comprehensive guide for students and researchers interested in solar power technology. The book covers the design and function of solar chimney power plants, with an emphasis on their advantages and limitations. It covers various topics such as the basic principles of solar power generation, design of the solar collector, the turbine, and the chimney, and the control systems. The book also includes numerous case studies and real-world examples to illustrate the practical application of the solar chimney power plant technology.

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6."Standard Handbook of Plant Engineering" by Rosaler
“Standard Handbook of Plant Engineering” Book Review: This comprehensive book covers various aspects of plant engineering and is highly recommended for students, researchers, and working professionals in the field. It covers essential concepts such as equipment selection, plant operation and maintenance, power generation and cogeneration, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, water sources, use and disposition, mechanical power transmission, instrumentation and automatic control, pollution control and waste disposal, plant safety and sanitation, energy conservation, lubricants, and lubrication systems.

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7."Power Plant Engineering" by D.K. Chavan
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8."Food Plant Engineering Systems" by Robberts
“Food Plant Engineering Systems” Book Review: This book provides valuable insights into the various parts used in food plants and is suitable for students, researchers, and working professionals in the field. It covers numerous aspects of the food plant, including pumps, boilers, power transmission, water treatment, and waste disposal. The book provides a thorough discussion of the equipment and parts used in food plants, covering properties of fluids, electrical systems, steam generation, refrigeration, design strategies, and safety norms for the plant in accordance with EPA regulations.

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