trevorjohnson83
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have you ever heard of a steam turbine where a conduit is the only opening for a container with pressure, then the turbine is placed directly in the conduit to let out the pressure? can you guess how efficient that would be?
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The concept you're describing involves using a steam turbine directly within a conduit that channels pressurized steam from a container. This setup would allow the steam to expand and do work on the turbine as it exits the pressure vessel. Here’s a breakdown of how this might work and its potential efficiency:
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Poe
The concept you're describing involves using a steam turbine directly within a conduit that channels pressurized steam from a container. This setup would allow the steam to expand and do work on the turbine as it exits the pressure vessel. Here’s a breakdown of how this might work and its potential efficiency:
Concept Overview
- Direct Pressure Utilization:
- In this system, high-pressure steam is contained in a vessel and directed through a conduit where the steam expands and drives the turbine directly.
- Pressure Drop:
- As steam passes through the turbine, it loses pressure and converts thermal energy into mechanical energy, which is then harnessed to do work (like generating electricity or driving a mechanical load).
Potential Efficiency
- Thermal Efficiency:
- The thermal efficiency would depend on the temperature difference between the steam and the environment, as well as the design of the turbine. If the steam is at high temperatures and pressures, the initial thermal efficiency might be relatively high.
- Mechanical Efficiency:
- The mechanical efficiency of the turbine itself could be high, potentially in the range of 85% to 90%, assuming minimal losses due to friction and turbulence in the conduit.
- Overall Efficiency:
- Given that this system avoids some of the inefficiencies associated with converting thermal energy to mechanical energy through a generator, the overall efficiency could potentially reach around 60% to 80%. This assumes effective design and minimal losses in the system.