Distinguished Sir,
Why is staging crucial to a steam turbine?
High pressure and temperature are present in the superheated steam. As it expands and produces mechanical energy in the first stage of the turbine, some of its temperature and pressure are lost. Because the steam is compressed, the first stage is often a turbine with a lower diameter. In order to handle the expanding steam and continue producing energy effectively, we must enlarge the turbine. Consequently, the turbine will be shaped more like a cone and get wider. not very effective to construct or operate.
As a result, we reheat the steam, which enables the creation of a more miniature turbine for the second stage. If necessary, repeat this for the third stage. In order to chill the steam and condense it, a condenser will receive the last exhaust in the second or third stage, producing a vacuum. This makes it possible to lower the pressure drop more effectively while also keeping the steam from condensing in the last stage: If water droplets get within the turbine blades, they will damage them.??
Warm Regards,
NK Tiwari