Turbomachinery: number of stages and power of steam turbine

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The discussion focuses on calculating the number of stages required and the actual power produced by a steam turbine based on specific parameters such as turbine speed, steam flow, and inlet and outlet pressures. Detailed calculations involving the internal thermodynamics of the turbine are necessary to determine the power produced by each stage. If the calculated output does not align with the design output, adjustments to the stage particulars must be made until the desired output is achieved. A sample calculation document is provided for reference.

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  • Knowledge of nozzle and blade velocity coefficients
  • Ability to interpret blade angles and blade velocity data
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Steam turbine. Given parameters: turbine speed, steam flow, steam inlet and outlet pressures, nozzle and blade velocity coefficients, blade angles and blade velocity. I can find all efficiencies. How could I calculate number of stages required and the actual power produced?
 
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You would have to do detailed calculations on the internal thermodynamics of the turbine. Essentially, you would be determining the power produced by each stage, and then adding them up to see if you get the output desired. If the calculated output does not match the design output, then the calculations will be repeated, changing the particulars of the stages until the calculated output matches the design figure.
 

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