A practical reference on the operating characteristics, efficiencies, design features, reliability and maintenance of compressors and steam turbine drives, the types used in heavy process industries. Much of the material has been taken from steam turbine and compressor manufacturers from the USA and Europe. The user-oriented handbook focuses on techniques and selection process, as well as analysis problems, prevention, and maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.

The latest design and manufacturing details in mechanical drive steam turbines Steam Turbines shows how to select, improve, operate, and maintain high-quality mechanical drive steam turbines-with maximum efficiency and minimum downtime. This new Second Edition offers authoritative information on the operating characteristics, design features, reliability, and maintenance of all steam turbines. A complete sourcebook, Steam Turbines delivers the expertise required to capitalize on the latest steam turbine and intermediate transmission unit innovations--and improve a plant's efficiency, availability, and profitability. Steam Turbines, Second Edition covers: Variable speed drives and intermediate gearing used for major process machinery and cogeneration drives-- with completely updated content Arrangement, material composition, and basic physical laws governing design of steam turbines How to select optimum configurations, controls, and components Options and ways to upgrade existing steam turbines