Reducing Turbine Backpressure for High Productivity in Summers

摘要

In summer many power plants lack the cooling capacity to condense adequately the steam outflow from the steam turbine. This results in steam flashing from the condensate and applying backpressure back through the turbine steam outlet. This backpressure can reduce turbine output by 20 percent or more, degrading the overall thermal efficiency of the power plant. Fuel consumption rises, along with carbon footprint.