Steam turbine facility and method of operating the same
US9638063B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02C6/18
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a steam turbine facility includes drain piping in which a shut-off valve is provided, the drain piping being either a valve drain pipe that leads a drain from the main steam regulating valve to an outside thereof, or a casing drain pipe that leads a drain from the turbine casing to an outside thereof. A heat absorber disposed in a range, upstream of the shut-off valve, of the drain piping to absorb heat of the drain piping.
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