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Steam Turbine

04/19/2013 8:30 AM

Que: what is the principle of balance piston in steam turbine.??


Que: Why are HP & IP turbines faced in opposite directions.??
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Re: Steam Turbine

04/19/2013 11:37 AM

no sharp commentary from me on this softball
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Re: Steam Turbine

04/19/2013 12:29 PM

FAQ's on steam turbines...

http://www.massengineers.com/Documents/QASteamturbines2.htm

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Re: Steam Turbine

06/05/2013 8:07 AM

A2) One possibility is that it reduces the net thrust on the bearings at each end of the turbine, thereby enabling it to be constructed smaller, using less material.

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