Thermal power plant having a steam turbine and method for cooling a steam turbine in a ventilation mode
US6272861A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01K13/025
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal power plant includes a steam turbine having guide blades. At least one of the guide blades has a cavity. The cavity is connected to a fluid conduit for feeding fluid and to orifice conduits opening on an outer surface of the guide blade. A method for cooling a steam turbine in a ventilation mode is also provided.
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