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Thermal Power Plant Components

11/26/2008 2:38 AM

What is the function of the gland steam condenser in a steam turbine power plant?
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Re: Thermal Power Plant Components

11/28/2008 5:03 PM

http://www.apiheattransfer.com/pdf/ApplicationSheets/Gland%20Steam%20Condenser%20Package.pdf

In short: they are used to pull a vacuum on the turbine shaft seal (gland) to ensure steam does not leak out or air does not leak into the casing.
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