Power required to run a turbine?

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To determine the power required to run a turbine, it's essential to calculate the torque needed to achieve the desired rotational speed. The steam pressure necessary to maintain this power output is influenced by several factors, including the size and length of the steam pipes, the temperature of the steam, and steam losses at the interface between the pipe and turbine. A straightforward application of formulas will not suffice due to these complexities. Understanding these variables is crucial for accurate power and pressure calculations. Proper assessment of these factors will lead to more effective turbine operation.
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I want to find out the power required to run the turbine and the pressure of steam required to maintain the power requirement of turbine. Please tell me about any formula or method to resolve this issue.
 
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I think a good place to start would be to determine the torque required to turn the turbine at the speed you require, i.e the turning force.

Unfortunately it's not going to be as simple as applying a few equations. The pressure of steam required will depend on the pipe size feeding to the turbine, its length, temperature and also how much steam is lost at the pipe-turbine interface.
 

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