Presenting the newest approaches to the design and operation of steam turbines, this book explores modern techniques for refurbishment of aging units. It covers recent engineering breakthroughs; new approaches to transient operating conditions; and improved information support for operational personnel. This book evaluates the most important new design and operational improvement opportunities for the full spectrum of today's steam turbines

Subjects of the book :

Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Renewable Energy

Contents of the book :

Preface
Part I Main Steam Parameters, Operating Performances, and Design Features of Modern Steam Turbines for Fossil-Fuel Power Plants Worldwide
Chapter 1. Steam Turbines in the Modern World.
Chapter 2. Rise of Steam Turbine Output & Efficiency with Steam Parameters.
Chapter 3. Configuration of Modern Power Steam Turbines.
Chapter 4. Design of Steam Path, Blading, Gland Seals, and Valves.
Chapter 5. Last Stage Blades & Exhaust Hoods of LP Cylinders.
Chapter 6. Thermal Expansion, Bearings & Lubrication.
Part II Steam Turbin Transients and cycling Operation
Chapter 7. Operating Conditions & Start-up Systems.
Chapter 8. Experimental Researches of Turbine Transients.
Chapter 9. Start-up Technologies & Applications.
Chapter 10. Start-up Instructions for Steam Turbines.
Chapter 11. Scheduled & Unscheduled Load Changes.
Part III Diagnostic Monitoring and Informative support for Turbine Operators
Chapter 12. Cycling Operation & Its Influence on Turbine Performances.
Chapter 13. Automated Data Acquisition & Control.
Chapter 14. Diagnostic Monitoring of Turbine Heat Rate & Flow Capacity
Performances.
Chapter 15. Diagnostic Monitoring of Turbine Temperature & Thermal Stress States.
Chapter 16. Post-Operative Analysis of Turbine Operation.
Part IV Life time Extension for Aging Steam Turbines and Their Refurbishment
Chapter 17.Assessment & Extension of Steam Turbine Lifetime.
Chapter 18. Steam Turbine Upgrade.
Appendices,
Index