Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

A. Dedication -- B. About the authors -- C. Preface -- Purpose of this book -- Notice to readers -- History of steam power -- About closed feedwater heaters -- How this book is organized -- ASME code applicability -- Applicability of the HEI standards for closed feedwater heaters -- 1. The steam cycle -- Introduction -- Types of feedwater heaters -- Thermal performance -- References -- 2. Channel design and construction -- Introduction -- References -- 3. Tubing -- Introduction -- Tubing to use in feedwater heaters -- References -- 4. Tubesheets -- Introduction -- Tubesheet functions -- References -- 5. Tube-to-tubesheet joints -- Introduction -- Functions of FWH tube-to-tubesheet joints -- Expanded tube-to-tubesheet joint production processes -- Welded joints -- Validating tube-joining procedures -- Failures in FWH tube-to-tubesheet joints -- Specifying tube-to-tubesheet joints -- References -- 6. Tube bundle construction -- Introduction -- Performance requirements -- Manufacturing tube bundles -- Shrouds and enclosures -- Baffles and supports -- Cascading drains -- Vents and vent piping -- References -- 7. Shell construction -- Introduction -- Shell construction -- References -- 8. Assembly of tube bundles and shells -- Introduction -- 9. Examining and testing feedwater heaters -- Introduction -- FWH manufacturer's examinations and tests -- References -- 10. Quality assurance and quality control -- Introduction -- Distinctions between quality assurance and quality control -- Highlights of appendix 10 to ASME code section viii division 1 -- User's inspections in manufacturer's shops -- 11. Level control of feedwater heaters -- Introduction -- Level considerations per heater configuration -- Best practices -- References -- 12. Preparing procurement specifications -- Introduction -- Paragraph numbering system -- Cover page -- Acronyms and definitions -- Scope statement -- Codes and standards -- Requirements -- Technical information -- 13. Evaluating technical proposals -- Introduction -- 14. Drawing reviews -- Introduction -- 15. Inspection, tests, maintenance, and repairs -- Introduction -- Lifecycle management/maintenance inspection of installed units -- Maintaining and repairing FWHS -- Fwh test and repair procedures -- Corrective maintenance -- Re-tubing -- References -- 16. Feedwater autopsies -- Introduction -- Autopsies (post-mortem examinations) -- Reference -- 17. Acronyms, definitions, and language -- Acronyms -- Definitions -- Language -- A. Appendix -- Appendix: specimen procedure form -- Acronyms -- Definitions -- Typical table of contents -- Attachments -- Requirements -- Attachments.

Written by experts in the field, this book offers comprehensive information on the design, construction, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and economics of closed feedwater heaters used in nuclear and fossil-fuel power generation.

Also issued in online version.

Description based on cover image and table of contents, viewed on May 21, 2015.