Advances in Steam Turbines for Modern Power Plants
- 2nd Edition - July 15, 2022
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editor: Tadashi Tanuma
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 4 3 5 9 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 5 5 1 - 9
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Request a sales quoteAdvances in Steam Turbines for Modern Power Plants, second edition, provides a fully revised and updated comprehensive review of steam turbine design, optimization, analysis and measurement. Editor Tadashi Tanuma and his team of expert contributors from around the globe have updated each chapter to reflect the latest research and experiences in the field, to help progress thermal power generation to meet sustainability goals. This book presents modern technologies for the design and development of steam turbines that supply affordable, reliable and stable power with much lower CO2 emissions.
With the addition of two new chapters on ‘Steam turbine mechanical design and analysis for high temperature, large and rapid change of temperature conditions’ and ‘Steam valves with low pressure losses’ this edition will support students, researchers and professional engineers in designing and developing their own economical and environmentally concerned thermal power plants.
- Fully updated to include the latest research and examples from around the globe
- Includes brand new chapters, case studies, photographs, data, analysis and models
- Chapters on the design and development of Steam Turbines are written by experienced design engineers who provide first-hand experience and lessons learned.
R&D managers; steam turbine engineers; researchers working on advanced steam turbine design; postgraduate students. Early career engineers and graduate students of mechanical engineers, with a focus on steam turbines and power generation.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Part I: Steam Turbine Cycles and Cycle Design Optimization
- 1. Introduction to steam turbines for power plants
- Abstract
- 1.1 Features of steam turbines
- 1.2 Roles of steam turbines in power generation
- 1.3 Technology trends of steam turbines
- 1.4 The aim of this book
- References
- 2. Steam turbine cycles and cycle design optimization: the Rankine cycle, thermal power cycles, and integrated gasification-combined cycle power plants
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Basic cycles of steam turbine plants
- 2.3 Types of steam turbines
- 2.4 Various steam turbine cycles and technologies to improve thermal efficiency
- 2.5 Conclusion
- References
- 3. Steam turbine cycles and cycle design optimization: advanced ultra-supercritical thermal power plants and nuclear power plants
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Advanced ultra-supercritical thermal power plants
- 3.3 Nuclear power plants
- 3.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 4. Steam turbine cycles and cycle design optimization: combined cycle power plants
- Abstract
- 4.1 Definitions
- 4.2 Introduction to combined cycle power plants
- 4.3 Combined cycle thermodynamics
- 4.4 Markets served
- 4.5 Major plant systems overview
- 4.6 Combined cycles trends
- 4.7 Conclusion
- References
- 5. Steam turbine life cycle cost evaluations and comparison with other power systems
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Cost estimation and comparison with other power systems
- 5.3 Technological learning
- 5.4 The modeling of technological learning
- 5.5 Conclusions
- References
- Part II: Steam Turbine Analysis, Measurement and Monitoring for Design Optimization
- 6. Design and analysis for aerodynamic efficiency enhancement of steam turbines
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Overview of losses in steam turbines
- 6.3 Overview of aerodynamic design of steam turbines
- 6.4 Design and analysis for aerodynamic efficiency enhancement
- 6.5 Future trends
- 6.6 Conclusions
- References
- 7. Mechanical design and vibration analysis of steam turbine blades
- Abstract
- 7.1 Categories of steam turbine blade vibration
- 7.2 Mechanical design of the blade
- 7.3 Measurement and guideline for blade vibration
- Reference
- 8. Steam turbine rotor design and rotor dynamics analysis
- Abstract
- 8.1 Categories of steam turbine rotor vibration
- 8.2 Mechanical design of steam turbine rotors
- 8.3 Measurement and guidelines for rotor vibration
- References
- 9. Steam turbine design for load-following capability and highly efficient partial operation
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Solution for grid code requirement
- 9.3 Load-frequency control of thermal power plants
- 9.4 Current capacity of thermal power governor-free operation and load-frequency control
- 9.5 Over load valve
- 9.6 Requirement for the accuracy of simulation models
- 9.7 Conclusion
- References
- 10. Analysis and design of wet-steam stages
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Basic theory and governing equations
- 10.3 Numerical methods
- 10.4 Measurement methods
- 10.5 Design considerations
- Acknowledgments
- Notation
- References
- 11. Solid particle erosion analysis and protection design for steam turbines
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Susceptible area of erosion
- 11.3 Considerations on boiler design and plant design
- 11.4 Considerations on turbine design and operation mode
- 11.5 Result of erosion
- 11.6 Considerations of parameters on erosion and countermeasure
- 11.7 Conclusion
- References
- 12. Steam turbine monitoring technology, validation, and verification tests for power plants
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction to power plant testing and monitoring
- 12.2 Performance type testing
- 12.3 Steam turbine component-type testing
- 12.4 Steam turbine monitoring
- 12.5 Summary
- 12.6 Power plant testing—a look ahead
- References
- Part III: Development of Materials, Blades and Important Parts of Steam Turbines
- 13. Development in materials for ultra-supercritical and advanced ultra-supercritical steam turbines
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Efficiency improvement of ultra-supercritical and advanced ultra-supercritical turbines
- 13.3 Material development for ultra-supercritical steam turbines
- 13.4 Material development for advanced ultra-supercritical steam turbines
- 13.5 Conclusion
- References
- 14. Development of last-stage long blades for steam turbines
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Design space for last-stage long blade development
- 14.3 Main features of modern last-stage blades
- 14.4 Design methodology for last-stage long blades
- 14.5 Model turbine tests and measurements
- 14.6 Conclusions
- References
- 15. Sealing designs and analyses for steam turbines
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Steam leakages in steam turbines and sealing designs
- 15.3 Impact of steam leakages on steam turbine efficiencies
- 15.4 Labyrinth seals
- 15.5 Joint surface sealing
- 15.6 Analysis and experiment for sealing designs
- 15.7 Advanced sealing technologies
- 15.8 Conclusions
- References
- 16. Advanced technologies for steam turbine bearings
- Abstract
- 16.1 Geometry of oil-film bearing
- 16.2 Bearing design
- 16.3 Journal bearing testing
- 16.4 Thrust bearing testing
- 16.5 Bearing coating materials
- 16.6 Reduction of bearing power loss
- 16.7 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 17. Steam valves and turbine inlet flow path design
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Steam turbine valves
- 17.3 Steam turbine inlets
- 17.4 Conclusions
- References
- 18. Advanced steam turbine technologies and countermeasures to neutralize the rapid load changes due to the increasing power plants using renewable energy
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 History of increasing the efficiency of coal-fired power generation to higher temperatures and pressure
- 18.3 Influence of the spread of renewable energy
- 18.4 Grid code
- 18.5 Primary response
- 18.6 Design and evaluation of low-pressure end blades
- 18.7 Fast start-up and thermal stress prediction
- 18.8 Measures to reduce thermal stress
- 18.9 Measures to decrease the minimum load
- References
- 19. Manufacturing technologies for key steam turbine components
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Manufacturing documentation
- 19.3 Castings and forgings
- 19.4 Casings
- 19.5 Rotors
- 19.6 Blade manufacture
- 19.7 Inspection technologies
- 19.8 Conclusion
- References
- Part IV: Turbine Retrofitting and Advanced Applications in Power Generation
- 20. Steam turbine retrofitting for the life extension of power plants
- Abstract
- 20.1 Comprehensive maintenance planning and new technologies for steam turbine retrofitting
- 20.2 Age deterioration and lifetime of the steam turbine
- 20.3 Outline of retrofitting for life extension
- 20.4 Technology for higher efficiency and other benefits
- 20.5 Summary
- References
- 21. Steam turbine retrofits for power increase and efficiency enhancement
- Abstract
- 21.1 Overview
- 21.2 Introduction
- 21.3 Improvement of plant performance
- 21.4 Key development processes
- 21.5 High-pressure and intermediate-pressure turbine retrofits
- 21.6 Low-pressure turbine retrofits
- 21.7 Summary
- Nomenclature
- References
- 22. Advanced geothermal steam turbines
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Construction of modern geothermal steam turbines
- 22.3 Technologies to enhance reliability of geothermal steam turbines
- 22.4 Technologies to enhance performance of geothermal steam turbines
- 22.5 Operational experiences and lessons learned
- 22.6 Future view of geothermal power generation and challenges
- References
- 23. Steam turbines for solar thermal and other renewable energies
- Abstract
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Pilot plant of solar thermal and biomass binary generation system in Japan
- 23.3 The steam turbine for solar thermal technology
- 23.4 Steam turbine for organic Rankine cycle
- 23.5 Future applications
- References
- 24. Advanced ultrasupercritical pressure steam turbines and their combination with carbon capture and storage systems
- Abstract
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Advanced ultrasupercritical turbine
- 24.3 Carbon capture technology
- 24.4 Combination of advanced ultrasupercritical turbine and carbon capture and storage
- 24.5 Conclusions
- References
- 25. Steam turbine roles and necessary technologies for stabilization of the electricity grid in the renewable energy era
- Abstract
- 25.1 Introduction
- 25.2 Issue of the renewable energy era
- 25.3 Requirements of steam turbine power generation system
- 25.4 Innovation and future technologies
- References
- 26. Conclusions
- Abstract
- 26.1 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- Index
- Edition: 2
- Published: July 15, 2022
- No. of pages (Paperback): 680
- No. of pages (eBook): 680
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128243596
- eBook ISBN: 9780323915519
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Tadashi Tanuma
Tadashi Tanuma is a Professor at Teikyo University, Japan. He is the head of the Laboratory of Fluid-Structural Simulation and Design in the Strategic Innovation and Research Center. He also works for the Graduate School of Science & Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Precision System Engineering in Teikyo University.
Professor Tadashi Tanuma began his career as a development mechanical engineer in 1980 at Turbine Factory, Toshiba Corporation, Japan. He led the Turbomachinary Development Group from 1993. Subsequently, he joined the Steam Turbine Design Department in Keihin Product Operations of Toshiba Corporation. He developed and designed Toshiba 52-inch last stage long blade for nuclear power steam turbines and steel 40 and 48-inch last stage long blade for thermal power steam turbines as an aerodynamic engineer and led many research and development programs for steam and gas turbine efficiency enhancement technologies. He was the President of the Gas Turbine Society of Japan (2015).
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Professor, Head, Laboratory of Fluid-Structural Simulation and Design, Strategic Innovation and Research Cente, Teikyo University, JapanRead Advances in Steam Turbines for Modern Power Plants on ScienceDirect