Coppus Steam Turbine
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
| This is a small turbine used to drive a pump or fan in industry |
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| Steam turbines are HEAT engines | ||
| They convert the heat energy from steam into mechanical energy that rotates the shaft. | ||
| Nozzle: First converts heat into kinetic energy by the expansion of the steam. | ||
| this high velocity steam is directed onto the blades | ||
| Rotor Blades: Convert this kinetic energy into mechanical work which rotates the shaft | ||
| Manufacturer | Coppus | |
| Type | Impulse Velocity Compound | |
| Horse Power | 3 | |
| Working Pressure | 100 to 180 PSI. Pounds per square inch | |
| Exhaust Pressure | Appx 10 PSI | |
| Rotor Diameter | 9 inches (23cm) | |
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Author: ephf
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