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The value of steam turbine upgrades
The development of latest technologies in mechanical and aerodynamic design of the turbine steam path are resulting in higher reliability and efficiency. Drawing on gas turbine and aircraft engine technology, engineers developed a new steam turbine with higher reaction, lower pitch diameters, longer blades, and often an increased exhaust annulus area. The LP turbine designs use better moisture removal devices to reduce the problem related wet steam conditions, and erosion, which simultaneously improve efficiency and availability. While improved efficiency results in fuel savings, the additional benefits of increased generated capacity provides the potential for increased revenue.
The value of steam turbine upgrades
The development of latest technologies in mechanical and aerodynamic design of the turbine steam path are resulting in higher reliability and efficiency. Drawing on gas turbine and aircraft engine technology, engineers developed a new steam turbine with higher reaction, lower pitch diameters, longer blades, and often an increased exhaust annulus area. The LP turbine designs use better moisture removal devices to reduce the problem related wet steam conditions, and erosion, which simultaneously improve efficiency and availability. While improved efficiency results in fuel savings, the additional benefits of increased generated capacity provides the potential for increased revenue.
The value of steam turbine upgrades
Potter, Kenneth (author) / Olear, Diana (author)
2005
7 Seiten
Article (Journal)
English
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