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What is the main function of a steam turbine?
What is the main function of a steam turbine?
- Convert electrical energy into mechanical energy
- Convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
- Convert thermal energy of steam into mechanical energy (correct)
- Convert mechanical energy into thermal energy
What is the first step in the operation of a steam turbine?
What is the first step in the operation of a steam turbine?
- Rotation of turbine blades
- Expansion of steam
- Power generation
- Steam generation (correct)
How does the expansion of steam contribute to the operation of a steam turbine?
How does the expansion of steam contribute to the operation of a steam turbine?
- Reduces the pressure on the turbine blades
- Stops the rotation of turbine blades
- Accelerates the speed of steam flow
- Causes the turbine blades to rotate (correct)
What is the final product after the mechanical energy generated by the turbine?
What is the final product after the mechanical energy generated by the turbine?
Which part of a steam turbine is responsible for converting the rotational energy to electrical energy?
Which part of a steam turbine is responsible for converting the rotational energy to electrical energy?
In the operation of a steam turbine, what drives the rotation of the turbine rotor?
In the operation of a steam turbine, what drives the rotation of the turbine rotor?
What happens to the pressure in the nozzle as steam passes through it?
What happens to the pressure in the nozzle as steam passes through it?
Which type of turbine has relatively low efficiency despite a lower initial cost?
Which type of turbine has relatively low efficiency despite a lower initial cost?
What is the key advantage of a velocity compounded impulse turbine with few stages?
What is the key advantage of a velocity compounded impulse turbine with few stages?
Which type of turbine requires a large number of stages but is the most efficient?
Which type of turbine requires a large number of stages but is the most efficient?
In a pressure compounding turbine, what happens to the steam pressure as it passes through each stage?
In a pressure compounding turbine, what happens to the steam pressure as it passes through each stage?
What material is typically used for cylinders in a single row wheel due to high steam temperature?
What material is typically used for cylinders in a single row wheel due to high steam temperature?
What is the main disadvantage of velocity compounding impulse turbines with a single row wheel?
What is the main disadvantage of velocity compounding impulse turbines with a single row wheel?
Which turbine method combines both pressure and velocity compounding techniques?
Which turbine method combines both pressure and velocity compounding techniques?
In pressure velocity compounding, what remains constant during each stage?
In pressure velocity compounding, what remains constant during each stage?
What is the function of the fixed blades in a reaction turbine stage?
What is the function of the fixed blades in a reaction turbine stage?
What is the primary objective of governing a steam turbine?
What is the primary objective of governing a steam turbine?
What are some common types of losses in steam turbines?
What are some common types of losses in steam turbines?
Which type of losses occur due to friction between moving parts like rotor blades and stationary parts like the casing in a steam turbine?
Which type of losses occur due to friction between moving parts like rotor blades and stationary parts like the casing in a steam turbine?
What is the function of insulation in steam turbines?
What is the function of insulation in steam turbines?
Which governing system for steam turbines focuses on controlling the power output or load of the turbine?
Which governing system for steam turbines focuses on controlling the power output or load of the turbine?
In throttle governing of steam turbines, what is the primary purpose of throttling the steam?
In throttle governing of steam turbines, what is the primary purpose of throttling the steam?
What is one of the main governing devices used in steam turbines for precise regulation?
What is one of the main governing devices used in steam turbines for precise regulation?
What does governing of a steam turbine involve?
What does governing of a steam turbine involve?
How do engineers and researchers aim to improve turbine efficiency?
How do engineers and researchers aim to improve turbine efficiency?
What is the main difference between nozzle control governing and throttle governing in a steam turbine?
What is the main difference between nozzle control governing and throttle governing in a steam turbine?
What happens in a steam turbine governed by bypass regulation when additional steam is required above the economic load?
What happens in a steam turbine governed by bypass regulation when additional steam is required above the economic load?
What is the purpose of Willan's line in the context of a steam turbine governed by throttling?
What is the purpose of Willan's line in the context of a steam turbine governed by throttling?
In nozzle control governing, why is it important that the valves remain fully open under full load conditions?
In nozzle control governing, why is it important that the valves remain fully open under full load conditions?
What effect does by-pass regulation have on the work output in lower stages of a steam turbine?
What effect does by-pass regulation have on the work output in lower stages of a steam turbine?
Why can nozzle control governing only be applied to the first stage of a turbine?
Why can nozzle control governing only be applied to the first stage of a turbine?
What is the fundamental concept behind steam turbines?
What is the fundamental concept behind steam turbines?
In which type of turbine does a gradual pressure drop continuously occur over the fixed and moving blades?
In which type of turbine does a gradual pressure drop continuously occur over the fixed and moving blades?
What is the primary function of the fixed blades in a reaction turbine?
What is the primary function of the fixed blades in a reaction turbine?
What is responsible for the loss of energy known as 'leaving loss' in a simple impulse turbine?
What is responsible for the loss of energy known as 'leaving loss' in a simple impulse turbine?
How does a simple impulse turbine differ from a reaction turbine?
How does a simple impulse turbine differ from a reaction turbine?
What is the name of the famous turbine mentioned as an example of a simple impulse turbine?
What is the name of the famous turbine mentioned as an example of a simple impulse turbine?
Which method is used to reduce the tremendous rotor speed in steam turbines?
Which method is used to reduce the tremendous rotor speed in steam turbines?
What are the two main components involved in compounding methods for reducing rotor speed?
What are the two main components involved in compounding methods for reducing rotor speed?
Why does the diameter of a reaction turbine increase after each group of blade rings?
Why does the diameter of a reaction turbine increase after each group of blade rings?
Study Notes
Steam Turbines
- The main function of a steam turbine is to convert the thermal energy of steam into mechanical energy.
Operation of a Steam Turbine
- The first step in the operation of a steam turbine is the expansion of steam, which contributes to the operation of the turbine by increasing the velocity of the steam.
- The expansion of steam drives the rotation of the turbine rotor.
- The final product after the mechanical energy generated by the turbine is converted into electrical energy by the generator.
Turbine Components and Functions
- The part of a steam turbine responsible for converting the rotational energy to electrical energy is the generator.
- The fixed blades in a reaction turbine stage redirect the steam flow, increasing the energy transfer to the rotor.
- The primary objective of governing a steam turbine is to control the power output or load of the turbine.
Turbine Types and Characteristics
- A velocity compounded impulse turbine with few stages has the key advantage of low initial cost.
- A pressure compounded turbine requires a large number of stages and is the most efficient.
- A pressure velocity compounding turbine combines both pressure and velocity compounding techniques.
- In a pressure compounding turbine, the steam pressure decreases as it passes through each stage, while in a pressure velocity compounding turbine, the velocity of the steam increases.
Governing Systems and Losses
- The primary objective of governing a steam turbine is to control the power output or load of the turbine.
- Common types of losses in steam turbines include friction losses, leakage losses, and windage losses.
- Friction losses occur due to friction between moving parts like rotor blades and stationary parts like the casing.
- Insulation in steam turbines reduces heat losses and increases efficiency.
- Throttle governing focuses on controlling the power output or load of the turbine by throttling the steam.
- One of the main governing devices used in steam turbines for precise regulation is the valve.
Improving Turbine Efficiency
- Engineers and researchers aim to improve turbine efficiency by reducing losses and optimizing governing systems.
- The main difference between nozzle control governing and throttle governing in a steam turbine is the way the steam flow is controlled.
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Test your knowledge of steam turbines and their operation. Learn about how steam turbines convert thermal energy into mechanical energy to drive electrical generators.
