The Engineering and Economic Consideration of a Low Pressure Steam Turbine Installation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Bryant Bannister

9780265783603: The Engineering and Economic Consideration of a Low Pressure Steam Turbine Installation (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265783607 ISBN 13: 9780265783603

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unlocking efficient power at the turnkey plant

Discover how a low‑pressure steam turbine, fed by exhaust from existing units, can dramatically cut using and operating costs. This practical study shows how a real industrial plant rethinks power generation to save steam and boost electrical output.

This edition outlines a concrete, step‑by‑step approach to redesigning power systems in a factory setting. It weighs the trade‑offs between turbine and motor drives, condensers, and cooling options, all with an eye toward reliability and long‑term savings. The content centers on a working case at the National Tube Company and translates those lessons to similar plants with scattered steam users or a central, noncondensing plant.

How low‑pressure turbines can use exhaust steam to generate significant new electrical output.
Strategies for selecting condensers and cooling methods based on water availability and cost.
Guidance on aligning steam systems, piping, and equipment with updated power needs.
Real‑world calculations of steam savings, capital costs, and payback timelines.

Ideal for engineers, plant managers, and students aiming to understand practical plant power updates and the economics of steam utilization.

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