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Top 20 Steam Turbine Basics Questions You Need to Know

Top 20 Steam Turbine Basics Questions You Need to Know Introduction A steam turbine converts high-pressure, high-temperature steam into shaft work — the core principle behind power generation in many thermal power plants . In this post, we bring you 20 essential questions and answers that cover the basic theory, components, and classification of steam turbines . Whether you’re preparing for exams or interviews, these Q&As will help you refresh the fundamentals quickly. Table of Contents What does a steam turbine convert? How many steps are involved in its energy conversion process? What are the types of turbines based on back pressure? What does “compound arrangement” of a turbine refer to? What are the basic components of a steam turbine? What does thermal equilibrium in steam flow mean? Define “ reheat factor .” What does a regenerative steam cycle render? What is a nozzle ? What is a diffuser ? How is flow through a nozzle regarded? W...