An Introduction to Steam Turbine Design

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design of steam turbines. Here is what is discussed: 1. TYPICAL PLANTS AND CYCLES, 2. COGENERATION IN STEAM POWER PLANTS, 3. TURBINE TYPES, 4. TURBINE GENERATOR SIZES, 5. TURBINE THROTTLE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE, 6. TURBINE EXHAUST PRESSURE, 7. LUBRICATING OIL SYSTEMS, 8. GENERATOR TYPES, 9. GENERATOR COOLING, 10. TURNING GEAR, 11. CLEANUP, STARTUP, AND TESTING, 12. OPERATION