BB73-8.

7m2 LP Turbine Modernization

Scope of supply
When its time to modernize your steam turbine, we know that getting improved performance at the highest reliability is the top priority. The Siemens Power Generation BB73-8.7m2 modernization is designed to meet these goals. Our fully integral monoblock rotor uses an advanced design blade path with an increased annulus area to help maximize your plants output. The Siemens BB73-8.7m2 LP turbine modernization is a proven design that features: Fully integral, monoblock rotor Free-standing design L-0 rotating blades with a nominal 37.7 blade height and side-entry roots Upstream rotating blades that are integrally shrouded Optimized exhaust flow guides Bladepath seals on shrouds are tipto-tip design for improved efficiency and long-term thermal performance Fabricated single-piece inner cylinder(two halves) designed for easier installation and maintenance Entire rotor cylinder replacement approach, reduces reliability issues due to aging. Benefits of the BB73-8.7m2 LP turbine modernization can include: Increased output Improved efficiency Improved long-term thermal performance Reduced maintenance costs 10-year maintenance outage inspection interval Optimal installation time Improved integrity and reliability.
The BB73-8.7m2 LP turbine modernization.

Customer benefits
The modernization of your LP turbine can be one of the most cost-effective ways to improve the long-term performance of your steam turbine plant and help to reduce maintenance costs.

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Fully integral monoblock rotor features an advanced design blade path with increased annulus area.

Features
Bladed LP rotor The Siemens advanced monoblock rotor is manufactured from a single forging with no thru-bore. This design significantly reduces rotor body stresses, and boresonic exams are no longer required. Material selection and detailed design features help avoid stress corrosion cracking that may be found on other LP rotor designs in fossil applications. New, one-piece inner cylinder fabrication The new LP inner cylinder is constructed of a single carbon steel fabrication split at the horizontal joint. The improved cylinder was designed with the latest finite element tools to help improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs. Advanced technology blading Integrally shrouded, high-efficiency blading in the front end stages
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Additional features Reduced exhaust losses 8.7 HgA exhaust pressure limits at high loads Optimized 3D rotating and stationary blading Moisture removal design features to mitigate solid particle erosion. This improved LP design is engineered for the Siemens and Westinghouse BB73 steam turbine.

Free-standing 37.7 last stage blades, giving an exhaust area of approximately 8.7m2 Leading edges of the LP free-standing rotating blades are laser hardened to help reduce moisture erosion.

For more information, please contact your local Siemens representative.

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