Wet-Steam Turbines for Nuclear Power Plants

is proud to announce the new report "Wet-Steamheavy-water reactors, such as PWR, BWR, PHWR,
Turbines for Nuclear Power Plants" (CANDU, and their advanced modifications. These
Wet-Steam Turbines for Nuclear Power Plantsturbines are fed with saturated steam, and most of
presents a survey of modern wet-steam turbines,their stages work with wet steam.
addressing both full-speed and half-speed units. ThisWhile this book focuses on the understanding of
book explains in clear, but detailed language theturbine design, it also covers the peculiarities of
design features of the world's leading wet-steamoperation, spotting possible imperfections, and the
turbine manufacturers, including the subtleties ofdistinct advantages of refurbishing older turbines to
operation of these complex components. It alsogain increased output, greater reliability and efficiency.
gives readers comprehensive background on typicalReaders will gain knowledge of design decisions by
repairs and maintenance planning. Mainly addressingworld's main turbine producers: ALSTOM, General
issues concerned to owners and operators of nuclearElectric, Hitachi, LMZ, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,
power plants, university professors and engineeringSkoda, Siemens, Toshiba and Turboatom, as well as
students will benefit from the thorough review ofpossibilities for improvement of aging turbines
nuclear wet-steam turbines. Discussions includecurrently in service. This is the first book in 20 years
turbines between 200 and 1,500 MW and greater,on this highly technical subject.
operated at nuclear power plants with light-water and