Nuclear and Hydroelectric Power Plant Engineering

By Prasun Barua

This book, Nuclear and Hydroelectric Power Plant Engineering, is a comprehensive professional reference designed for engineers, students, and EPC practitioners working in the field of power generation. It provides an integrated understanding of two of the most important large-scale renewable and low-carbon energy systems: nuclear power plants and hydroelectric power plants.
The book begins with fundamental thermodynamics and power cycle analysis, including the Rankine cycle and efficiency optimization methods used in modern thermal systems. It then advances into detailed nuclear engineering, covering reactor physics, core design principles, safety systems, and full plant architecture from an EPC perspective. Each concept is supported with engineering equations, system-level explanations, and practical design considerations.
The hydroelectric section provides in-depth coverage of civil structures, dam engineering, turbine selection (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan), hydraulic calculations, and electrical integration including SLD-based system design and grid synchronization. Advanced topics such as SCADA control systems, plant automation, digital twins, predictive maintenance, and real-time optimization are also included.
The book further explores EPC project execution, financial modeling, environmental impact assessment, and safety engineering including dam failure mechanisms and risk analysis (FMEA). It concludes with future technologies such as AI-driven hydropower systems and smart grid integration.
This makes it a complete engineering-to-execution guide for modern power plant development.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GXS1VFPF
• ISBN13: 9798257995057
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"