Turbine Efficiency Part 1

Turbine Startups and Shutdowns Describe how efficiency losses can be minimized during a turbine startup or shutdown Explain how turbine ramp rates are related to efficiency Identify auxiliary systems that can have an effect on the efficient startup or shutdown of a turbine. Effects of Parameter Changes Part 1 Describe how changes in main steam temperature affect turbine efficiency and unit heat rate Describe how changes in hot reheat steam temperature affect turbine efficiency and unit heat rate. Effects of Parameter Changes Part 2 Describe how changes in main steam pressure affect turbine efficiency and unit heat rate Describe how changes in turbine backpressure affect turbine efficiency and unit heat rate.