Alexander S. Leyzerovich (The Fairmont Press, Inc., Lilburn, Georgia, USA)
Steam Turbines in the Modern World. Rise of Steam Turbine Output &
Efficiency with Steam Parameters. Configuration of Modern Power Steam
Turbines. Design of Steam Path, Blading, Gland Seals, and Valves. Last
Stage Blades & Exhaust Hoods of LP Cylinders. Thermal Expansion, Bearings &
Lubrication. Operating Conditions & Start-up Systems. Experimental
Researches of Turbine Transients. Start-up Technologies & Applications.
Start-up Instructions for Steam Turbines. Scheduled & Unscheduled Load
Changes. Cycling Operation & Its Influence on Turbine Performances.
Automated Data Acquisition & Control. Diagnostic Monitoring of Turbine Heat
Rate & Flow Capacity Performances. Diagnostic Monitoring of Turbine
Temperature & Thermal Stress States. Post-Operative Analysis of Turbine
Operation. Assessment & Extension of Steam Turbine Lifetime. Steam Turbine
Upgrade. Appendices, Index.
