Classification of Steam Turbines

C       Classification of Steam Turbines:

Based on exhaust condition:

a.          Condensing

b.         Non condensing

c.          Automatic extraction

d.         Mixed pressure

e.          Regenerative extraction

f.          Reheat

Based on stage design:

a.          Impulse

b.         Reaction

Based on steam flow:

a.          Axial flow

b.         Radial flow

c.          Mixed flow

Based on stages:

a.          Single stage

b.         Multi stage

Based on casing or shaft design:

a.        Single casing

b.        Tandem casing (two or more)

c.        Cross compound

Based on exhaust stages in parallel:

1. Double flow
2. Triple flow

Based on type of drive:

1. Generator
2. Mechanical drive