<p><b>The latest design and manufacturing details in mechanical drive steam turbines</p></b><p><i>Steam Turbines</i> shows how to select, improve, operate, and maintain high-quality mechanical drive steam turbines-with maximum efficiency and minimum downtime. This new Second Edition offers authoritative information on the operating characteristics, design features, reliability, and maintenance of all steam turbines. A complete sourcebook, <i>Steam Turbines</i> delivers the expertise required to capitalize on the latest steam turbine and intermediate transmission unit innovations--and improve a plant's efficiency, availability, and profitability.</p><p><i>Steam Turbines, Second Edition</i> covers:</p><ul><li> Variable speed drives and intermediate gearing used for major process machinery and cogeneration drives-- with completely updated content<li> Arrangement, material composition, and basic physical laws governing design of steam turbines<li> How to select optimum configurations, controls, and components<li> Options and ways to upgrade existing steam turbines</ul>