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The Steam Turbine: The Steam Engine of Maximum Simplicity and of Highest Thermal Efficiency

Robert H. Thurston
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. January 1901, 22: 170–242.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4060752
Published Online: January 24, 2024
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Topics: Steam engines, Steam turbines, Thermal efficiency
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Discussion: “The Steam Turbine: The Steam Engine of Maximum Simplicity and of Highest Thermal Efficiency” (Thurston, Robert H., 1901, Trans. ASME, 22, pp. 170–242)

Harrington Emerson, Charles E. Sargent, William Kent, Engel, Reginald Pelham Bolton, John Platt, George I. Rockwood, Wheeler, Arthur Herschmann, Henry I. Snell, Platt, Robert H. Thurston
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Discussions
J. Fluids Eng. January 1901, 22: 242–261.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4060753
Published Online: January 24, 2024
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Topics: Steam engines, Steam turbines, Thermal efficiency
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A Commercial Analysis of the Small-Turbine Situation

W. J. A. London
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. January 1917, 39: 565–594.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4059598
Published Online: December 18, 2023
View Article titled, A Commercial Analysis of the Small-Turbine Situation
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Topics: Turbines, Economics , Machinery, Steam, Design, Design engineering, Durability, Exhaust systems, Failure, Steam turbines
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Scientific Development of the Steam Locomotive

John E. Muhlfeld
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. January 1919, 41: 999–1046.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4059457
Published Online: December 14, 2023
View Article titled, Scientific Development of the Steam Locomotive
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Topics: Locomotives, Steam, Boilers, Weight (Mass), Bridges (Structures), Clearances (Engineering), Design, Economics , Electrification, Fuels
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The Increase in Thermal Efficiency Due to Resuperheating in Steam Turbines

W. E. Blowney, G. B. Warren
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. January 1924, 46: 563–582.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4058308
Published Online: December 5, 2023
View Article titled, The Increase in Thermal Efficiency Due to Resuperheating in Steam Turbines
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Topics: Steam turbines, Thermal efficiency, Turbines, Cycles, Exhaust systems, Heat, Pressure, Pressure drop, Steam, Superheating
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Feed Heating for High Thermal Efficiency: Economies of 25,000-kw. Power Stations Using Single- and Multiple-Stage Condenser Heaters, With and Without Economizers, Determined to Demonstrate the Effect of Varying the Feedwater Temperature

Linn Helander
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. January 1922, 44: 1055–1087.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4058216
Published Online: December 5, 2023
View Article titled, Feed Heating for High Thermal Efficiency: Economies of 25,000-kw. Power Stations Using Single- and Multiple-Stage Condenser Heaters, With and Without Economizers, Determined to Demonstrate the Effect of Varying the Feedwater Temperature
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Topics: Condensers (steam plant), Feedwater, Heating, Power stations, Temperature, Thermal efficiency
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Report Upon Efficiency Tests of a 30,000-Kw. Steam Turbine

Herbert B. Reynolds
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. January 1921, 43: 113–131.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4058081
Published Online: December 5, 2023
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Topics: Condensers (steam plant), Expansion joints, Impulse (Physics), Power stations, Pressure, Rankine cycle, Reinforced concrete, Roads, Springs, Steam
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The Vertical Triple-Expansion Pumping Engine: A New Record Performance at Cleveland, Ohio

L. A. Quayle, E. H. Brown
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. January 1921, 43: 809–838.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4058119
Published Online: December 5, 2023
View Article titled, The Vertical Triple-Expansion Pumping Engine: A New Record Performance at Cleveland, Ohio
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Topics: Pumping engines, Steam, Economics , Water, Engines, Thermal efficiency, Engineers, Firing, Pressure, Pumping stations
Journal Articles

The Bin System of Pulverized Coal

Henry Kreisinger
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. January 1930, 52(3): 305–312.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057518
Published Online: April 17, 2023
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Topics: Coal, Boilers, Furnaces, Steam, Thermal efficiency, Wear
Journal Articles

Canadian Pacific Multi-Pressure Locomotive: Its Machinery, Locomotive Chassis, and Tender

J. B. Ennis
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. January 1933, 55(11): 49–54.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4022519
Published Online: April 17, 2023
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Topics: Locomotives, Machinery, Pacific Ocean, Pressure, Railroads, Construction, Cylinders, Engines, Maintenance, Thermal efficiency
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A Thermal Study of Available Steam-Power-Plant Heat Cycles

G. A. Hendrickson, S. T. Vesselowsky
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. March 1934, 56(3): 203–223.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4019703
Published Online: February 10, 2023
View Article titled, A Thermal Study of Available Steam-Power-Plant Heat Cycles
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Topics: Computation, Cycles, Economics , Fuels, Heat, Heating, Power stations, Pressure, Project cost estimation, Temperature
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The Thermal Performance of the Detroit Turbine Using Steam at 1000 F

W. A. Carter, F. O. Ellenwood
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. May 1934, 56(5): 477–489.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4019771
Published Online: February 10, 2023
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Topics: Steam, Turbines, Engine efficiency, High temperature steam, Temperature, Thermal efficiency, Turbogenerators
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Gas-Turbine Plant Combustion-Chamber Efficiency

A. L. London
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. May 1948, 70(4): 317–323.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4017709
Published Online: December 6, 2022
View Article titled, Gas-Turbine Plant Combustion-Chamber Efficiency
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Topics: Combustion chambers, Gas turbines, Combustion, Cycles, Flow (Dynamics), Friction, Thermal efficiency
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Uses of High- and Low-Heat Values

A. G. Christie
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. October 1948, 70(7): 819–820.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4017850
Published Online: December 6, 2022
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Topics: Heat, Thermal efficiency, Combustion, Fuels, Power stations, Steam
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Energy-Temperature Relations in the Combustion of Fuels in Gas Turbines

R. V. Kleinschmidt
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. October 1948, 70(7): 821–822.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4017851
Published Online: December 6, 2022
View Article titled, Energy-Temperature Relations in the Combustion of Fuels in Gas Turbines
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Topics: Combustion, Fuels, Gas turbines, Temperature, Fluids, Gases, Pressure, Thermal efficiency, Thermodynamic properties
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Developments in Resuperheating in Steam Power Plants

E. E. Harris, A. O. White
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. August 1949, 71(6): 685–691.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4017192
Published Online: December 6, 2022
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Topics: Corporate average fuel economy, Fuel efficiency, Fuels, Heat, Steam, Steam turbines, Thermal efficiency, Thermal power stations, Turbines
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Reheating in Steam Turbines

R. L. Reynolds
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. August 1949, 71(6): 701–706.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4017194
Published Online: December 6, 2022
View Article titled, Reheating in Steam Turbines
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Topics: Condensers (steam plant), Cycles, Exhaust systems, Feedwater, Flow (Dynamics), Heat, Heating, High pressure (Physics), Pipes, Pressure drop
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The Development of a Design of Smokeless Stove for Bituminous Coal

B. A. Landry, R. A. Sherman
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. January 1950, 72(1): 9–17.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4016570
Published Online: July 29, 2022
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Topics: Coal, Design, Combustion, Fireplaces, Fuels, Thermal efficiency
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Measurement of Temperatures in High-Velocity Steam

J. W. Murdock, E. F. Fiock
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. November 1950, 72(8): 1155–1161.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4016945
Published Online: July 29, 2022
View Article titled, Measurement of Temperatures in High-Velocity Steam
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Topics: Steam, Temperature measurement, Temperature, Instrumentation, Wells, Flow (Dynamics), Pipes, Pressure, Thermal efficiency, Thermal power stations
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Pressure Operation of Large Pulverized-Coal-Fired Boilers on the American Gas and Electric System

G. W. Bice, W. M. Yeknik
Journal: Journal of Fluids Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Fluids Eng. May 1953, 75(4): 535–545.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4015349
Published Online: July 29, 2022
View Article titled, Pressure Operation of Large Pulverized-Coal-Fired Boilers on the American Gas and Electric System
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Topics: Boilers, Coal, Electronic systems, Pressure, Construction, Design, Steel, Suction, Thermal efficiency