The value of steam turbine upgrades
Journal Article
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· Power Engineering (Barrington)
OSTI ID:20701033
Technological advances in mechanical and aerodynamic design of the turbine steam path are resulting in higher reliability and efficiency. A recent study conducted on a 390 MW pulverized coal-fired unit revealed just how much these new technological advancements can improve efficiency and output. The empirical study showed that the turbine upgrade raised high pressure (HP) turbine efficiency by 5%, intermediate pressure (IP) turbine efficiency by 4%, and low pressure (LP) turbine efficiency by 2.5%. In addition, the unit's highest achievable gross generation increased from 360 MW to 371 MW. 3 figs.
- OSTI ID:
- 20701033
- Journal Information:
- Power Engineering (Barrington), Vol. 109, Issue 11; ISSN 0032-5961
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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