casing and shaft are made of alloy steel they are supposed to expand when heated (at/2 *length of turbine.).where
a is coefficient expansion of material.
t=final
temperature ( of casing or shat)-ambient
temperature
l=
length of turbine in meter
In a low-pressure (LP) turbine, the rotor expansion is greater than the casing due to the design and operational conditions of the turbine. The rotor experiences a significant drop in pressure and temperature as steam expands through the turbine stages, resulting in a larger volumetric increase compared to the casing, which is designed to contain the steam flow with minimal expansion. This difference allows for efficient energy extraction from the steam, optimizing the turbine's performance while maintaining structural integrity in the casing. Overall, the rotor's greater expansion accommodates the dynamic changes in steam properties as it moves through the turbine system.
Axial displacement is the motion along the shaft of the turbine caused by the force exerted by the steam or by the thermal expansion of the shaft and casing.
my LP turbine differential expansion increase ,when rated gland steam temperature maintain.
Interlock system is in turbine for protect the turbine. different types of interlocks in turbine 1. high vibration, 2. Bearing oil Temp,3. vacuum related, 4. over speed, 5. differential expansion, 6. casing expansion, 7. lube oil header Pressure. 8. Axil shift. etc... . this interlocks is keep the turbine in safe mode in any abnormalities.
In steam turbines, guide vanes are typically fixed in the turbine's stationary casing or casing sections, located before the rotor blades. Their primary function is to direct the flow of steam towards the rotor blades at the optimal angle, ensuring efficient energy transfer. By maintaining a fixed position, they help stabilize the steam flow and improve the overall performance of the turbine.
it's the thermal expansion in the casing of hp or ip turbine can be noticed by journal or thrust bearing when moving <<
In a low-pressure (LP) turbine, the rotor expansion is greater than the casing due to the design and operational conditions of the turbine. The rotor experiences a significant drop in pressure and temperature as steam expands through the turbine stages, resulting in a larger volumetric increase compared to the casing, which is designed to contain the steam flow with minimal expansion. This difference allows for efficient energy extraction from the steam, optimizing the turbine's performance while maintaining structural integrity in the casing. Overall, the rotor's greater expansion accommodates the dynamic changes in steam properties as it moves through the turbine system.
Axial displacement is the motion along the shaft of the turbine caused by the force exerted by the steam or by the thermal expansion of the shaft and casing.
It is an engine.A steam turbine is a heat engine that uses the expansion of steam passing through stationary nozzles and blades on a shaft to turn the shaft. The steam can move through the turbine axially (one end of shaft to the other end), radially (shaft to outer casing), or tangentially (around the outer edges of the turbine wheel). In an impulse turbine, the steam is expanded in nozzles and pushes the blades. In a reaction turbine the steam is expanded in the nozzles AND in the blades, the reaction of the expansion of the steam pushes away from the blades spinning the wheel in the process. The expansion of the steam is necessary to increase its velocity through the turbine.
differential expansion is refer to differential distance between rotor blade and fix blade.rotor expand toward generator and casing expand toward control valve.when temperature increase ,expansion in casing and rotor.so rotor mass is less than casing which rotor expand more than casing.
turbing casing
Negative differential expansion in a steam turbine refers to a condition where the thermal expansion of the turbine components is not uniform, causing the rotor and casing to expand at different rates. This can lead to increased stresses and potential misalignment, negatively impacting the turbine's efficiency and longevity. Proper design and operational practices are essential to mitigate these effects and ensure optimal performance.
Differential expansion means gap between fixed Blade & rotating blase of a turbine.. When steam enters into the turbine, rotor tends to expand towards generator side & casing tends to expand towards control valve side. If differential expansion increase then there is a possibility of reducing axial gap between rotor & fixed blades. When differential expansion is positive its means rotor expand more than the casing expansion. There is a limit upto +ve 5. If increases than +ve 5 it means we have to check front side tie rods status.
my LP turbine differential expansion increase ,when rated gland steam temperature maintain.
Steam turbine is a machine that extracts thermal energy from pressurized steam. It is made up of casing essential to which the blades are attached onto it and a rotor that carries the moving blades.
Thrust bearings are mounted on turbines at or near the end of the shaft, closest to the steam chest (or inlet). This is to maintain the shaft in position with the casing of the turbine, allowing the casing and the shaft to expand evenly together toward the drive end of the turbine.
A vacuum breaker is a check valve installed on the exhaust casing of a turbine. It opens to prevent the collapse of the exhaust hood when the turbine cools and the condensing steam produces a vacuum.