Design and construction features of geothermal steam turbine

Conference · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6677463

Torii, A; Nomura, M

Because of the properties of geothermal steam - low pressure, low enthalpy, low density and contains noncondensable gases, moisture, dust and dissolved solids which cause material erosion/corrosion and steam path clogging - special considerations are paid when designing steam turbine for geothermal application. The main areas which differ from turbines for conventional power plant are in turbine arrangement, steam path design, casing construction, material and valve type and arrangement. Many of these design features are derived from ample experience on steam turbine operating for power generation in geothermal field, and will ensure the reliability of geothermal power plant.

• Research Organization: Toshiba Corp., Tokyo, Japan
• OSTI ID: 6677463
• Report Number(s): CONF-811015-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Trans. - Geotherm. Resour. Counc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
150802* -- Geothermal Power Plants-- Power Plant Systems & Components
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CONSTRUCTION
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
CORROSION
DESIGN
EQUIPMENT
EROSION
FAILURES
FLOW REGULATORS
GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANTS
MACHINERY
POWER PLANTS
ROTORS
STEAM TURBINES
THERMAL POWER PLANTS
TURBINES
TURBOMACHINERY
VALVES