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Steam Turbine
Description
Function and Construction
Emergency stop valves (ESV) are quick closing
valves between turbine and steam generator. One
Emergency Stop Valve and one HP Control Valve are
combined in a common body with their valve spindles
arranged at right angles to each other. The stop valve
can rapidly interrupt the supply of steam from steam
generator to the turbine. The HPcontrol valve controls
the steam flow to the turbine according to the
prevailing load.
Emergency Stop Valve
The emergency stop valve is a single seat valve
with integral pilot valve. Steam enters via the inlet of
the valve casing (2) and remains above the valve
cone (7) when the stop valve is closed. A pilot valve,
integral with the valve spindle (6) is provided for
relieving, thereby reducing the force necessary for
opening. The valve cone (7) slides in the bushing of
the valve cover (4) and has a bead on the back which
lies against the base bushing (5) and provides
additional sealing at this point when the valve is fully
open. Valve spindle is secured against
rotation.
Metal packing bushes (3) seal the valve spindle.

Combined Emergency Stop

And HP Control Valve
The stop valve is opened hydraulically and
closed by spring force.
Testing Stop Valves
Each emergency stop valve must be checked for
correct operation at regular intervals. A test valve is
provided for this purpose. The checking procedure
is described in section Test valve
HPControl Valve
The HP control valve has a pipe-shaped valve
cone (14) that is bolted to the valve spindle (13) and
slides in the bushing in the valve cover (11) The
valve cone is provided with relieving holes to reduce
the necessary controlling force. A ring fixed in the
valve cover prevents the valve cone from rotating.
This valve cone also has a back sealing that
operates when the valve is fully open. Graphite
sealing rings & metallic bushes (10) seal the valve
spindle (13) in the valve cover (11). The control valve
is operated by the piston of the servomotor (9) i.e. is
opened hydraulically and closed by disc springs.
In the event of a disturbance in the system or on
trip-out, both emergency stop valve and control valve
close rapidly.

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Esv Servomotor
Valve Casing
Packing Bush
Valve cover
Base bushing
Valve spindle
Valve cone
Valve seat
Servomotor
Graphite/metallic bush
Valve cover
Base bushing
Valve spindle
Valve cone
Valve seat
Ring
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