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High Pressure Turbine

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made by General Electric, 8 Reactive Stage. steam is converted into mechanical energy. High Speed, Low Torque. J3P Turbine.

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Low Pressure Turbine

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made by GE. 6 Reactive Stage ahead, 2 impulse stage astern. Low speed, High torque.

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Main Condenser

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Condenses the Steam back into water. Cooling medium is Seawater provided by the scoop.

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Main Circulating Pump

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Steam driven propeller type pump used to provide seawater to the main condenser when ship is below 8 knots. can be used to de-water a space and a MAX of 5000gpm

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Guarding Valves

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Isolates main steam from HP and LP turbines prior to the throttle valves.

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Ahead Throttle Valve

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Remote hand wheel located in the EOS. Controls amount of main steam admitted to the HP turbine.

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Astern Throttle valve

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Remote hand wheel located in the EOS. Controls amount of main steam admitted to the LP turbine.

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Thrust Bearings

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Prevents axial movement of the turbine rotors. Kingbury type.