213128 Steam Turbine Fundamentals

Monday, March 14, 2011: 8:50 AM
Crystal A (Hyatt Regency Chicago)
Sandra J. Simmons, Houston Operations, TurboCare, Inc., Houston, TX

An introductory discussion of steam turbine fundamentals, including:
  • First and Second Law of Thermodynamics
  • Rankine Cycle
  • Mollier Charts/Theoretical Steam Rate Tables
  • Reaction versus Impulse Steam Turbines
  • Steam Turbine Design Types
  • Basic Blade Design Principles

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