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The RPM of a steam turbine typically changes over time in response to variations in load demand and steam supply. During startup, the RPM gradually increases as steam pressure builds and the turbine accelerates. Under stable operating conditions, the RPM remains relatively constant, but it can fluctuate due to changes in load, steam flow, or operational adjustments. If the load decreases, the RPM may drop, while an increase in load can cause the RPM to rise, depending on the control mechanisms in place.
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What is the velocity of the outer turbine blade running at 3600 rpm the diameter of the turbine rotor is ten feet answe in mph?
1285.19 mph
What do you mean by turbine synchronization?
During a typical power plant startup, all components of the power plant are started slowly. The turbine is first rolled at a slow rpm. Then the rpm is increased gradually to a point where it can match the frequency of the grid. At this point, the turbine can be synchronized with the grid and start outputting electricity into the grid.
How many rpm does a gas turbine turn?
Gas turbines typically operate at speeds ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 RPM, depending on the design and application. Industrial gas turbines may run at lower speeds, around 3,000 to 6,000 RPM, while smaller aero-derivative turbines can exceed 20,000 RPM. The specific RPM is influenced by factors such as the intended use, efficiency requirements, and the turbine's configuration.
What is theConstruction difference between stream turbine and gas turbine?
gas turbines and gas engines are different in mechanic designes uses diffrent liquid for engine we use flemmable gas we use for turbine liquide flemmable but they need air both gas turbines and gas engines are different in mechanic designes uses diffrent liquid for engine we use flemmable gas we use for turbine liquide flemmable but they need air both answer by nailiyoucef05@yahoo.fr I dont think so. Gas engine works as the same principle of a petrol engine. And in gas turbine gas is burned and high velocity gas is passed through the turbine. A gas engine is an internal combustion engine and have no turbines. alamm2@asme.org
Why turbine speed is reduced to 3000rpm?
Turbine speed is often reduced to 3000 RPM to optimize performance and efficiency while ensuring safety and reliability. Operating at this speed can minimize mechanical stress and wear on turbine components, extending their lifespan. Additionally, many electrical grids and applications are designed for synchronous operation at this speed, facilitating better integration and stability within the power system.
How do you calculate rpm of a wind turbine?
You can calculate the rotation speed (rpm) of a wind turbine by dividing the rotational speed of the generator (usually given in revolutions per minute, or rpm) by the gear ratio of the turbine. The gear ratio is the ratio of the number of teeth on the turbine's gear to the number of teeth on the generator's gear. This formula allows you to determine the turbine's rpm based on the generator's rpm and the gear ratio.
Can you build wind turbine blades out of balsa wood on a meter-high wind turbine that have an rpm of 8700?
yes
What is the velocity of the outer turbine blade running at 3600 rpm the diameter of the turbine rotor is ten feet answe in mph?
1285.19 mph
What do you mean by turbine synchronization?
During a typical power plant startup, all components of the power plant are started slowly. The turbine is first rolled at a slow rpm. Then the rpm is increased gradually to a point where it can match the frequency of the grid. At this point, the turbine can be synchronized with the grid and start outputting electricity into the grid.
How many rpm does a gas turbine turn?
Gas turbines typically operate at speeds ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 RPM, depending on the design and application. Industrial gas turbines may run at lower speeds, around 3,000 to 6,000 RPM, while smaller aero-derivative turbines can exceed 20,000 RPM. The specific RPM is influenced by factors such as the intended use, efficiency requirements, and the turbine's configuration.
What is the RPM on the steam locomotive?
The RPM (revolutions per minute) of a steam locomotive's driving wheels can vary depending on its design and operating conditions. Typically, steam locomotives have large driving wheels that turn at lower RPMs compared to modern diesel or electric locomotives, often ranging from 100 to 400 RPM.
How do you calculate Wind turbine torque?
Measure the rpm & calculate the torque as power divided by angular velocity
What is the gerb?
gerb is vibration controls Example:steam turbines the foundation base is spring deck this is vibration controls of gerb is take to Siemens in first time in India TATA POWER Mumbai and it is unfortunately steam lines dumping and the running unit is trip to turbine Rpm is 3000, and it's take of spring deck and the spring deck is equal to bike chakap gear's
What is the maximum rpm of a gas turbine engine?
Typically 3600 rpm for 60 hz production. Above answer is not very specific. The maximum RPM of a turbine generally depends on the maximum diameter of the rotating element. For example a large 240MW gas turbine will run at approximately 3000 RPM whereas a car engine turbo can run at 100 000 RPM and above. The limiting factor is that the blade tip velocity must stay below the speed of sound. On one rotation of a big turbine, the circular distance travelled by the blade tip is much further than the distance travelled by the blade tip of a very small turbine, so the RPM on the bigger turbine must be lower in order to stay below the speed of sound. The speed of sound is variable depending on air density, which is in turn affected by air temperature and altitude, so the blade tip velocities on most units run well below the speed of sound so that they can operate under various ambient conditions. Many turbine companies experiment with super-sonic blading as the air compressor sections on gas turbines are much more efficient at higher RPM and you could get significantly more output power with better air compression, but (I believe) that all commercial and industrial engines are sub-sonic.
Steam turbine turning gear?
Steam Turbine Turning Gear - Turning gear is utilized on turbines to reduce eccentricity or out of round of the rotor. When a rotor is standing still it has a tendency to sag due to its weight. While running a turning gear which is a separate motor that turns the rotor slowly 10-50 RPM through a clutching mechanism. This rotation keeps the rotor in balnace. It is very important to run the turning gear on shutdowns and start ups. The time required to run is dependent on the size of your unit. Typically the turning gear must be on for 12-36 hours for small to large steam turbins after shutdown and 2-16 hours prior to a turbine start. If a turning gear is not utilized the rotor will become eccentric and may cause vibration up to wiping rotating parts with the stationary parts causing catastrophic failure. Steamengineer @ Gmail
How fast does a turbine in a nuclear power plant spin?
The turbine in a nuclear power plant typically spins at around 3,600 revolutions per minute (RPM) to generate electricity efficiently. The high-speed rotation of the turbine is used to drive the generator that produces electricity.
What unexpected phenomenon limits the size of turbine fans due to the speed of the outside tip of the fan blade in power plants?
Well it's not really a phenomenon, nor is it unexpected. What limits the diameter of turbine wheels, and flywheels, is actually the tensile strength of the materials used to build the turbine rotor (shaft, wheel, keys, caps, straps and seals). The centrifugal force pushing the outer tip of the turbine away from the center of rotation is a measurable and calculable force. When this force exceeds the tensile strength of the material it will tear the wheel apart. For must materials (steels) used to make turbine wheels this force is between 55,000 and 65,000 pounds force per square inch of cross section of material. This equates directly to a calculated "tip speed" of the turbine wheel, where if the outer rim of the wheel exceeds a particular velocity it will rip the turbine apart. For most steels this tip speed is about 5500 feet per second. (for wooden flywheels it is about 4500 FPS.)Thus the maximum wheel diameter is determined by the maximum rotational speed (RPM) of the turbine. Turbine wheels up to 18 feet in diameter have been built for slow rotating (1200 rpm) turbines. For 3600 RPM machines 6 foot diameter wheels are more commonly the largest where a factor of safety of 3 times is built into the machine. An 18 to 19 foot wheel would be destroyed at about 3600 rpm (the tip speed would exceed 5500 fps). Some turbines run at 30,000 rpm (a 6" DeLaval pump drive turbine is one) and others have run at 600 rpm to generate electricity on a 12 pole generator.**Note: several turbines are designed to operate at greater than the speed of sound (1126 fps). The harmonic vibration that occurs while passing through the sound barrier could destroy a turbine if allowed to build up. Most turbines do not operate at more than 2000 fps. The velocity of the steam through the turbine, depending on the design, will be between 1 to 2 times the velocity of the rotating outer edge of the wheel. Most turbines are designed so that harmonic vibrations (steam velocity, tip speeds of each wheel, seal and bearing surface along with axial vibrations) occur at about 65 to 75 % of the operating speed of the turbine, for small variable speed turbines these harmonics are designed to occur at greater than the maximum operating speed.
