In this second volume of his two-book set on turbine steam path, William P. Saunders, P.Eng., continues his expert analysis of repair and maintenance to steam turbines. This volume focuses on repair and maintenance to steam turbines, to keep them operating with high levels of availability and improved efficiency. Also provided are details on estimating financial penalties associated with leakage from damaged turbines, which can reduce the cost of power. A full analysis of damaged components is included as well. The reader of this book will be able to: Identify the type and severity of any damage Suggest possible causes of damage Indicate the most appropriate corrective actions available. Volume 2 incorporates photographs, tables, equations, and examples to provide an excellent simplification of this complicated topic. Along with Volume 1, this set is sure to be an invaluable resource readers will turn to many times during their careers.
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In this second volume of his two-book set on turbine steam path, William P. Saunders, P.Eng., continues his expert analysis of repair and maintenance to steam turbines. This volume focuses on repair and maintenance to steam turbines, to keep them operating with high levels of availability and improved efficiency. Also provided are details on estimating financial penalties associated with leakage from damaged turbines, which can reduce the cost of power. A full analysis of damaged components is included as well. The reader of this book will be able to: Identify the type and severity of any damage Suggest possible causes of damage Indicate the most appropriate corrective actions available. Volume 2 incorporates photographs, tables, equations, and examples to provide an excellent simplification of this complicated topic. Along with Volume 1, this set is sure to be an invaluable resource readers will turn to many times during their careers.
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In this second volume of his two-book set on turbine steam path, William P. Saunders, P.Eng., continues his expert analysis of repair and maintenance to steam turbines. This volume focuses on repair and maintenance to steam turbines, to keep them operating with high levels of availability and improved efficiency. Also provided are details on estimating financial penalties associated with leakage from damaged turbines, which can reduce the cost of power. A full analysis of damaged components is included as well. The reader of this book will be able to: Identify the type and severity of any damage Suggest possible causes of damage Indicate the most appropriate corrective actions available. Volume 2 incorporates photographs, tables, equations, and examples to provide an excellent simplification of this complicated topic. Along with Volume 1, this set is sure to be an invaluable resource readers will turn to many times during their careers.
About the Author
William P. Sanders' seminars, which are the basis for this book, attract many power plant and utility personnel each year. Sanders is one of the foremost steam turbine experts in the field. Since 1982, he has been a private consultant with Turbo-Technic Services, Inc. contracting with the power generation and utility industries to provide technical assistance to owners and operators of steam turbines.
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