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.
Preface
Part 1 : 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 and 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 and Exhaust Hoods of LP cylinders
Chapter 6 : Thermal Expansions, Bearings, and Lubrication
Part II : Steam Turbine Transients and Cycling Operation
Chapter 7 : Operating Conditions and Start-up Systems
Chapter 8 : Experimental and Calculation Researches of Turbine Transients
Chapter 9 : Start-up Technologies as Applied to Different Start-up Systems
Chapter 10 : Start-up Instructions for Steam-Turbine Power Units and Their Improvement
Chapter 11 : Scheduled and Unscheduled Load Changes within and beyond the Governed Range
Chapter 12 : Cycling Operation and Its Influence on Turbine Performances
Part III : Diagnostic Monitoring and Informative Support for turbine Operators
Chapter 13 : Automated Data Acquisition and Control Systems for Modern Power Plants
Chapter 14 : Diagnostic Monitoring of Turbine Heat-Rate and Flow-Capacity Performances
Chapter 15 : Diagnostic Monitoring of Turbine Temperature and Thermal-Stress States
Chapter 16 : Post-Operative Analysis of the Turbine's Operating Conditions
Part IV : Lifetime Extension for Aging Steam Turbines and Their Refurbishment
Chapter 17 : Assessment and Extension of Steam Turbine Lifetime
Chapter 18 : Steam Turbine Upgrade
Appendix
Index
