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Subcooling and Steam Turbine Performance

01/12/2010 4:55 PM

What is SUB cooling? Is there any effect of SUB cooling on steam turbine performance?

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Re: Subcooling and Steam Turbine Performance

04/15/2010 8:00 AM

Yes. The condenser puts a "suck" on the back end of the turbine, drawing more shaft power from it.

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Re: Subcooling and Steam Turbine Performance

04/15/2010 8:38 AM

Please explain, will SUB-cooling increase or decrease turbine efficiency?

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