Classification of Steam turbines…
Based on exhaust condition:
a. Condensing
b. Non condensing
c. Automatic extraction
d. Mixed pressure
e. Regenerative extraction
f. Reheat
Based on stage design:
a. Impulse
b. Reaction
Based on steam flow:
a. Axial flow
b. Radial flow
c. Mixed flow
Based on stages:
a. Single stage
b. Multi stage
Based on casing or shaft design:
a. Single casing
b. Tandem casing (two or more)
c. Cross compound
Based on exhaust stages in parallel:
- Double flow
- Triple flow
Based on type of drive:
- Generator
- Mechanical drive