The steam turbine generators used today produce approximately 85% of the electricity in the United States. In a typical turbine, steam flows in at a speed near 100 miles per hour and at temperatures from 400 to 950 degrees Fahrenheit. This course describes the differences between Impulse and Reaction turbines, how steam turbines are classified, and some typical operational issues associated with steam turbines.
•Identify and describe safety hazards associated with the operation of steam turbines
•State the theory behind steam turbine operation
•Identify and describe the major components of a steam turbine
•Identify and describe the primary process flows
•Differentiate between the two types of steam turbine designs
•Differentiate between the different classifications of steam turbines
•Explain how steam turbines are lubricated
•Explain how a steam turbine's speed and pressure is regulated
•List the different types of steam turbine protective devices
•Describe typical operational issues associated with steam turbines
