Thermodynamics of the steam-engine and other heat-engines (1907)
Peabody, Cecil H. (Cecil Hobart), 1855-1934 · New York, J. Wiley & sons; [etc., etc.] · leaf 522
and that toobtain the desired distribution of temperature the factors for CURTIS TURBINE 513 the lower stages must be modified arbitrarily as may be deter-mined by comparison with practice. Curtis Turbine. — Fig. 114 shows a partial elevation and sectionof the essential features of a Curtis… … Fig. 114. pumping oil under pressure into the bearing, so that there iscomplete lubrication without contact of metal on metal. Thecondenser is placed directly under the turbine, and the electric-generator is above on a continuation of the shaft. The arrange-ment appears to be convenient, and in…
Thermodynamics · Steam-engines · Heat-engines
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