William P. Sanders, prominent expert in the field of steam turbines, brings the information and expertise of his seminars to this long-awaited practical approach to steam turbine maintenance and repair. This authoritative guide affords anyone seeking information on turbine steam path maintenance and repair a complete and focused working knowledge of the subject―from the experienced engineer to industry lay person.
The reader of this book will be able to:
• Identify the type and severity of any damage
• Suggest possible cause of damage
• Indicate the most appropriate corrective actions available
With thought-provoking examples, numerous photographs and figures, and an excellent simplification of a complicated topic, Turbine Steam Path Maintenance & Repair, Volume 1 is sure to be an invaluable resource readers turn to many times during their careers!
William Sanders' seminars attract many power plant and utility personnel each year. Sanders is one of the foremost steam turbine experts in the field. Since 1982, he has been a private consultant with Turbo-Technic Services, Inc. contracting with the power generation and utility industries to provide technical assistance to owners and operators of steam turbines.