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LP turbine retrofit modernization: Improvements in performance and operation

Conference ·
OSTI ID:389923
; ; ;  [1];  [2]
  1. Westinghouse Electric Corp., Orlando, FL (United States)
  2. Vattenfall AB, Varobacka (Sweden)
Westinghouse Electric Corporation retrofitted six low pressure (LP) nuclear turbine rotors and associated blade path components at Ringhals 1, a 1960`s vintage English Electric (GEC) unit located near Varobacka, Sweden, and operated by Vattenfall AB. This achieved significant performance improvements and provided improved mechanical features over the original equipment. This paper, discusses design, manufacture, installation, operation and project coordination. The retrofit processes employed for these units can be applied to any potential customers units.
OSTI ID:
389923
Report Number(s):
CONF-960426--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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