Tag Archives: Steam Turbines

Modern Power Station Practice Turbines Generators and Associated Plant Volume C by Hambling, P. and British Electricity International. The book provides details on the development and design of power station turbines and generators. It also explains the reasons behind every aspect of turbine development. The Third Edition of Modern Power Station Practice gives a detailed account of experience obtained in …

Gas or Steam Turbines are essential equipment in various industries, including power generation, oil and gas, and manufacturing. To ensure their efficient and reliable operation, turbine supervisory instrumentation (TSI) plays a vital role. TSI encompasses a range of monitoring and measurement tools that provide critical data about the turbine’s performance and condition. In this article, we will explore the different …

Steam Turbines Design Application and Re-Rating by Heinz P. Bloch & Murari P. Singh.  This second edition book is intended to provide the kind of guidance that will enable the reader to make intelligent choices. We have added Chapter 16 on the upgrading of steam turbines, completely revised the chapter on bearings, and added new information on bearing protector seals, …

Turbines Compressors and Fans by S. M. Yahya. This book will be a valuable addition to the existing books in turbomachinery which are primarily directed towards the course work of students. Moreover, the book introduces the reader to the current research areas in turbomachinery. The book would prove useful information and practical knowledge for practicing engineers in the areas of …

First steam turbine and History of steam turbines Historically, the first steam turbine of which we have proof was built by Heron of Alexandria around 175 BC, which consisted of a metal sphere with two nozzles at their poles and was oriented in the same direction where the steam escaped. The sphere rotated diametrically, resting on the boiler through the …

Operator’s Guide to General Purpose Steam Turbines by  David W. Lawhon and Robert X. Perez. An Overview of Operating Principles, Construction, Best Practices, and Troubleshooting. The major goal of this book is to provide readers with detailed operating procedure aimed at reducing these risks to minimal levels. Start-ups are complicated by the fact that operators must deal with numerous scenarios, like Overspeed trip …

Combined Cycle Gas And Steam Turbine Power Plants by Rolf Kehlhofer. The book gives a comprehensive overview of the combined-cycle power plant from a thermodynamic, technical, and economical point of view. Combining two or more thermal cycles within a single power plant. In all cases, the intention was to increase efficiency over that of single cycles. Thermal processes can be …