Large Power Steam Turbines, Vol 2 - Operation (Hardcover)

The most comprehensive technical treatments of the design and operation of large power steam turbines. Contents: General characteristics of power steam turbine operation Generic damages and failures of turbines in service and measures to prevent them Turbine transients and their technology Automated control and monitoring, informative support and training for the operational personnel Some design and operation experiences (cycling operation of large power stream turbines, American experience with 1300-MW series of supercritical steam turbines, modern large steam turbines with advanced USC steam conditions) List of symbols and abbreviations Conversion table for main units used.