Can the drive turbine of an air compressor generally have intermediate steam extraction?
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Can the drive turbine of an air compressor generally have intermediate steam extraction? It is mainly used to maintain stable pressure in the steam pipeline network at the next level; will this cause fluctuations in the efficiency of the air compressor?
There is no issue with the turbine design, but it is recommended not to adopt this design unless it is absolutely necessary. Leaving efficiency aside, the stability of the amount of steam extracted affects the proper operation of the turbine; if the turbine does not operate stably, then the compressor will also operate unstably. Stability in operation is crucial for air separation units, so it is advised against using this design. Some companies do use turbines with steam extraction, but in my experience, such systems are not common, and they actually reduce the efficiency of the turbines.
Extract the intermediate-stage steam from the turbine? ? Am I understanding correctly? First of all, is the use of turbines permitted? If it’s possible, then there should be no problem. Also, what is this steam meant for? ? It’s better to reduce the pressure from the supervisor again rather than drawing it directly from the turbine. Also, if the steam being drawn is necessary and its flow rate is stable, there’s no need to worry too much; after all, there’s still a throttle valve. Lastly, pay attention to the vacuum level
First, should steam be drawn from here? Can’t the main steam network be drained? If implementation is truly desired, it is recommended to consult a turbine manufacturer to determine approximately how much steam can be extracted – 10%, 15%, or even more~~
This involves the selection of turbines. It mainly depends on the steam balance of your company. Regardless of which type is chosen, the steam pressure remains stable at a constant level, with absolute certainty