Steam Turbines A Book of Instruction for the Adjustment and Operation of the Principal Types of this Class of Prime Movers
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THE POWER PLANT LIBRARY
STEAM TURBINES
A BOOK OF INSTRUCTION FOR THE ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION OF THE PRINCIPAL TYPES OF THIS CLASS OF PRIME MOVERS
compiled and written by HUBERT E. COLLINS
FIRST EDITION Second Impression
compiled and written by HUBERT E. COLLINS
FIRST EDITION Second Impression
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
I. THE CURTIS STEAM TURBINE IN PRACTICE[1]
Builders' Foundation Plans Incomplete
How to Lower Step-Bearings to Examine Them
Studying the Blueprints
Clearance
Carbon Packing Used
The Safety-stop
The Mechanical Valve-Gear
The Governor
The Stage Valves
Builders' Foundation Plans Incomplete
How to Lower Step-Bearings to Examine Them
Studying the Blueprints
Clearance
Carbon Packing Used
The Safety-stop
The Mechanical Valve-Gear
The Governor
The Stage Valves
II. SETTING THE VALVES OF THE CURTIS TURBINE[2]
Setting the Valves of a 1500-Kilowatt Curtis Turbine
The Baffler
Setting the Valves of a 1500-Kilowatt Curtis Turbine
The Baffler
III. ALLIS-CHALMERS COMPANY STEAM TURBINE
Detail of Blade Construction
The Governor
Lubrication
Generator
Operation
In Operation
General
Detail of Blade Construction
The Governor
Lubrication
Generator
Operation
In Operation
General
IV. WESTINGHOUSE-PARSONS STEAM TURBINE
Main Bearings
Packing Glands
The Governor
The Valve-Gear
Safety Stop Governor
The Oiling System
Blading
Starting Up the Turbine
Running
Shutting Down
Inspection
Conditions Conducive to Successful Operation
Condensers
Oils
Main Bearings
Packing Glands
The Governor
The Valve-Gear
Safety Stop Governor
The Oiling System
Blading
Starting Up the Turbine
Running
Shutting Down
Inspection
Conditions Conducive to Successful Operation
Condensers
Oils
V. PROPER METHOD OF TESTING A STEAM TURBINE[3]
Importance of Oiling System and Water Service
Special Turbine Features to be Inquired into
The Condenser
Water Tests of Condenser
The Vacuum Test
Importance of Oiling System and Water Service
Special Turbine Features to be Inquired into
The Condenser
Water Tests of Condenser
The Vacuum Test
VI. TESTING A STEAM TURBINE[4]
Special Auxiliary Plant for Consumption Test
Test Loads from the Tester's View-point
Preparing the Turbine for Testing
Gland and Hot-Well Regulation
General Considerations
Special Auxiliary Plant for Consumption Test
Test Loads from the Tester's View-point
Preparing the Turbine for Testing
Gland and Hot-Well Regulation
General Considerations
VII. AUXILIARIES FOR STEAM TURBINES[6]
The Jet Condenser
Features Demanding Attention
Importance of Relief Valves
Other Necessary Features of a Test
Special Auxiliaries Necessary
Where Thermometers are Required
The Jet Condenser
Features Demanding Attention
Importance of Relief Valves
Other Necessary Features of a Test
Special Auxiliaries Necessary
Where Thermometers are Required
VIII. TROUBLES WITH STEAM TURBINE AUXILIARIES[7]
Circulating Pump Fails to Meet Guarantee
An Investigation
Supply of Cooling Water Limited
Vapor-bound Pumps
Changes in Piping
Circulating Pump Fails to Meet Guarantee
An Investigation
Supply of Cooling Water Limited
Vapor-bound Pumps
Changes in Piping
INDEX
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