2011 Spring Meeting & 7th Global Congress on Process Safety

(4b) Steam Turbine Fundamentals

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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