Components of a Turbine

Front

Governor

Back

A device used to regulate steam flow and operating speed.

Front

Shaft

Back

Has one or more rotor wheels mounted on it and transfers power out of the turbine.

Front

Inlet

Back

Where the steam pressure enters the turbine.

Front

Moving and fixed blades

Back

Made of stainless steel, these capture steam as it comes out of the nozzle, and allow steam passages to be formed across the wheel of the turbine.

Front

Casing

Back

The housing that contains the rotor or shaft which holds stationary nozzles that direct steam to the rotor.

Front

Outlet

Back

Where the steam pressure leaves the turbine after it has been used and converted into mechanical energy.

Front

Nozzle

Back

Used to direct the steam against the rotor, this allows you to convert steam pressure into velocity.