Title :
Efficiency of steam turbine generators for central power stations
Author :
Hawley, R. ; Marlow, B.A.
Author_Institution :
NEI Parsons Ltd., Heaton Works, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
fDate :
1/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Turbine-generator efficiencies are high, but there are substantial fundamental losses associated with the steam cycle. Improvements in efficiency are known to be possible, but these must be weighed against any increased cost and any loss of reliability.
Journal_Title :
Electronics and Power
DOI :
10.1049/ep.1984.0004