Steam Turbines: A Practical Work on the Development, Advantages, and Disadvantages of the Steam Turbine; The Design, Selection, Operation, and Maintenance of Steam Turbine and Turbo-Generator Plants ( - Hardcover

Walter S. Leland

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265650852 ISBN 13: 9780265650851

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the essentials of steam turbines—from design to daily operation.

This practical guide explains how turbines are built, selected, and maintained, with clear guidance for planners and engineers.

Explore the factors that influence turbine performance, including governing methods, nozzle arrangements, and the differences between impulse and reaction designs. The book presents practical reasoning, illustrated with diagrams and real-world considerations that affect efficiency and reliability.

Whether you’re sizing equipment, evaluating upgrades, or planning maintenance, you’ll gain pathways to safer operation, better efficiency, and informed decision-making for turbine plants.

• Identify how throttling, partial admission, and time-based governing affect load response and steam use
• Differentiate impulse, reaction, and combined turbine types and where they fit best
• Learn practical approaches to selection, installation, and routine upkeep of steam-turbine systems
• Understand factors that influence efficiency and economy in real plant conditions

Ideal for engineers, plant managers, and students seeking a solid, applied understanding of steam turbines.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265650852
• ISBN 13: 9780265650851
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 159