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System and method for starting, synchronizing and operating a steam turbine with digital computer control

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6097545
Steam flow and pressure conditions needed in a turbine to satisfy the speed and load demand of an electric power generating system are controlled by a programmed digital computer system during start-up, synchronization and load operation. Manual backup control is provided for the computer control. Throttle valve tests are provided under digital control and transfers are made to manual backup control if predetermined task errors occur.
Assignee:
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Patent Number(s):
US 4267458
OSTI ID:
6097545
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English