{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "A double flow low-pressure (LP) steam turbine with an LP section that can be engaged and disengaged from a drive train is provided, as are methods for its use. In one embodiment, the invention provides a steam turbine (200) comprising: a high pressure (HP) section (210); an intermediate pressure…",
  "path": "/patents/1008509",
  "publishedAt": "2011-10-19T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "F01D17/14",
    "GEN ELECTRIC [US]"
  ],
  "textContent": "A double flow low-pressure (LP) steam turbine with an LP section that can be engaged and disengaged from a drive train is provided, as are methods for its use. In one embodiment, the invention provides a steam turbine (200) comprising: a high pressure (HP) section (210); an intermediate pressure (IP) section (220) adjacent the HP section (210); a first low pressure (LP) section (242); a second LP section (244); a crossover pipe (230) connecting the IP section (220) to the first LP section (242) and the second LP section (244); a drive train (250) extending through the HP section (210), the IP section (220), the first LP section (242), and the second LP section (244); a device (254) for engaging and disengaging the second LP section (244) from the drive train (150); a valve (236) for alternately opening and closing a portion of the crossover pipe (230) connecting the IP section (220) to the second LP section (244); and at least one extraction port (222) for extracting a quantity of steam from at least one of the following: the crossover pipe (230) or an exhaust of the IP section (220).",
  "title": "Double flow low-pressure steam turbine"
}