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-The basic cycle for the steam turbine power plant is the Rankine
cycle. The modern Power plant uses the rankine cycle modified to
include superheating, regenerative feed water heating & reheating.
INTRODUCTION OF STEAM TURBINE
A rotor of a
modern steam
turbine, used in a
power plant
Construction of steam turbines
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Principles of operation
•Steam turbines are mostly 'axial flow' types; the steam flows over the
blades in a direction Parallel to the axis of the wheel. 'Radial flow' types
are rarely used.
(a)Simple Impulse turbine
In this type, the drop in pressure takes place in fixed nozzles as well as moving
blades. The pressure drops suffered by steam while passing through the moving
blades causes a further generation of kinetic energy within these blades, giving rise
to reaction and add to the propelling force, which is applied through the rotor to the
turbine shaft. The blade passage cross-sectional area is varied (converging type).
[FIG-The simple Impulse turbine]
(b) Reaction turbine
In the reaction turbine high pressure steam from the boiler, passes
through the nozzle. When the steam comes out through these nozzles
the velocity of steam increases & then strike on fixed blade. In this type
of turbine there is a gradually pressure drop takes place over fixed &
moving blade.
Difference b/w Impulse and Reaction Turbine
02) The Steam Turbine develops power at a uniform rate and hence does
not required Flywheel.
03) If the Steam Turbine is properly designed and constructed then it is the
most durable Prime Mover.