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1 - Introduction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 January 2024

S. Can Gülen
S. Can Gülen
Affiliation:
Bechtel Infrastructure and Power
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Summary

This chapter explains the background behind the book concept, e.g., the meaning of sustainability within the electric power generation context, energy transition, and decarbonization. Technologies that are covered in the book are described in brief. The concept of operability and how it pertains to the main theme of the book is addressed.

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Energy TransitionSustainabilityDecarbonizationOperability
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Gas and Steam Turbine Power Plants
Applications in Sustainable Power
 , pp. 1 - 7
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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  • Introduction
  • S. Can Gülen, Bechtel Infrastructure and Power
  • Book: Gas and Steam Turbine Power Plants
  • Online publication: 12 January 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108943475.002
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  • Introduction
  • S. Can Gülen, Bechtel Infrastructure and Power
  • Book: Gas and Steam Turbine Power Plants
  • Online publication: 12 January 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108943475.002
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  • Introduction
  • S. Can Gülen, Bechtel Infrastructure and Power
  • Book: Gas and Steam Turbine Power Plants
  • Online publication: 12 January 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108943475.002
Available formats
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