laagdrukturbines
Laagdrukturbines, often abbreviated as LPT, are the final stages in a multi-stage steam turbine used in power plants. Their primary role is to extract the remaining energy from steam after it has passed through high- and intermediate-pressure stages, with the exhaust directed to a condenser. Because the steam enters at relatively low temperatures and pressures, LPT stages are designed for large volume flow and lower pressure ratios per stage.
Design and operation attention is focused on large-diameter rotors and long blade paths. LPTs typically employ
Performance and efficiency depend on effective energy extraction in the low-pressure range, blade efficiency, and minimal
Materials and maintenance considerations include the use of corrosion- and erosion-resistant alloys for blades, coatings to
Applications of laagdrukturbines are common in fossil-fired, nuclear, and combined-cycle plants. They are essential for achieving