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‘‘tramp’’ elements to minimize temper embrittlement. Lower carbon and<br />

sulfur levels reduce the likelihood <strong>of</strong> hot tearing during solidification <strong>of</strong> the<br />

castings.<br />

Common materials for HP and IP casings are 2 1 =4 Cr-1Mo, for<br />

temperatures up to 538 8C (10008F), and 1 =2 Cr- 1 =2 Mo- 1 =4 V, for temperatures<br />

up to 565 8C (1050 8F). For advanced steam conditions, modern HP and IP<br />

casings are <strong>of</strong>ten made <strong>of</strong> 9–12% Cr materials. In addition to ferritic steels,<br />

the Type 300 series stainless steels have been used for high-temperature<br />

applications. Castings are used in the higher-temperature HP and IP<br />

casings. In lower-temperature applications such as the nuclear HP shell,<br />

carbon steel castings may be used.<br />

LP turbines casings, which are significantly larger in size and operate<br />

at lower temperatures, are typically either fabricated or constructed <strong>of</strong><br />

fabricated and cast components. Materials that are structurally sufficient for<br />

lower temperatures such as carbon steel plate may also be used.<br />

Casing Damage Mechanisms<br />

Major casing damage mechanisms include (1) creep, (2) thermal fatigue (low<br />

cycle), (3) creep-fatigue interactions, (4) embrittlement, and (5) flowaccelerated<br />

corrosion. In the majority <strong>of</strong> failures, there is evidence <strong>of</strong><br />

more than one damage mechanism.<br />

Valves<br />

Valve Design and Features<br />

Valves control the flow rate <strong>of</strong> steam through the turbine. Key valves<br />

include<br />

Main stop valves. These valves primarily protect the turbine against<br />

overspeed, but may also regulate steam flow rate during startup.<br />

Stop and control valves regulate the flow <strong>of</strong> steam from the steam<br />

leads into the HP turbine [25].<br />

Control or throttling valves. These valves control steam flow rate<br />

during operation. During startup, control valves are used to govern<br />

turbine speed and acceleration.<br />

Intercept valves. Intercept and reheat stop valves are used between the<br />

boiler reheater and the IP turbine inlet. Intercept valves are used to<br />

prevent overspeed from the steam stored in the reheater and<br />

connecting lines in the event <strong>of</strong> a large load reduction [26].<br />

Copyright © 2003 Marcel Dekker, Inc.

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