Turbine Steam Path Maintenance & Repair, Volume II

Title: Turbine Steam Path Maintenance & Repair, Volume II
Author: William P. Sanders
ISBN: 0878147888 / 9780878147885
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 750
Publisher: PennWell
Year: 2002
Availability: In Stock

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In the second volume of his two-book set on turbine steam paths, William P. Sanders, P.Eng., turns his expert analysis to repair and refurbishment options currently accessible that will keep turbines operating with high levels of availability and improved efficiency. Also provided are details on estimating financial penalties associated with leakage from damaged turbines, which can reduce the cost of power. A full analysis of quality and inspection of manufactured elements to replace damaged components is included as well.

Volume 2 incorporates photographs, tables, equations, and examples to provide an excellent simplification of this complicated topic. Taken together with Volume 1, this set is sure to be an invaluable resource readers turn to many times during their careers!

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Chapter 1 : Operating Damage Mechanisms and Refurbishment Techniques for Stationary Components
Chapter 2 : Refurbishment Techniques for Rotating Blades
Chapter 3 : Damage Mechanisms Arising from Operation and Refurbishing Techniques for Rotating Components
Chapter 4 : The Steam Seal System and Glands
Chapter 5 : Quality Assurance for Replacement and Refurbished Steam Turbine Components
Chapter 6 : The Manufacture and Inspection Requirements of Steam Turbine Blades

Appendix : Thermodynamics and the mollier Enthalpy-Entropy Diagram for Water/Steam