Multi-cylinder steam turbine
US5078571A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01D25/26
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In this multi-cylinder steam turbine, compensation is provided for the axial thermal expansion, from the bearing housing (5) of the medium pressure partial turbine (1), of the low pressure part of the shafting (4) by the low pressure steam feed pipe (15, 16) rigidly connected to the medium pressure partial turbine (1) being rigidly connected to the inner casing (11, 12) of the two-casing low pressure partial turbines (2, 3). Because of the equal temperatures, the part of the shafting (4) mentioned and the low pressure steam feed pipes (15, 16) expand equally so that the axial clearances between the nozzle guide vane and rotor blade rings of the low pressure partial turbines (2, 3) are also substantially retained. The otherwise conventional connecting elements between the medium pressure partial turbines and the low pressure partial turbines with their associated sealing problems on the outer casings disappear.
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