In this article, we will see the Difference Between Impulse and Reaction Steam Turbine. I hope this quick comparison will help you understand more about Impulse and Reaction Steam turbine Impulse turbine and reaction turbine working principle.
Steam Turbine Impulse Vs Reaction
|
Parameters |
Impulse Turbine |
Reaction Turbine |
|
Efficiency |
For the same flow
rate & operating condition, the efficiency of an impulse turbine is very
low |
For the same flow
rate & operating condition, the efficiency of the reaction turbine is
high |
|
Space Requirement |
The size of an
impulse turbine is very less. |
The footprint
required for reaction turbine is high |
|
Cost |
The Cost of an
impulse turbine is much lower when compared to the reaction turbine for the
same power rating. |
Reaction turbine
cost is much higher due to the critical shape of the rotor |
|
Application |
Widely used in
petrochemical and refineries. |
Widely used in Power
plants. |
|
Staging |
In the case of
multistage impulse turbine, three types of compounding in impulse turbine.
They are1. Pressure Compounding 2. Velocity
Compounding 3. Pressure –
Velocity Compounding |
No compounding is
available |
|
Maintenance |
Easy Maintenance |
Not so easy when
compared with impulse turbine |
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