Steam Turbines / A Book of Instruction for the Adjustment and Operation of the Principal Types of this Class of Prime Movers

The manual offers practical, workshop-focused instruction for installation, adjustment, operation, testing, and maintenance of common steam turbine designs. It explains foundation and shaft support, step-bearing construction, lubrication and alignment procedures, valve setting, and methods for disassembly and reassembly. Separate sections describe Curtis, Allis‑Chalmers, and Westinghouse‑Parsons types, followed by approaches to performance testing, auxiliary-system arrangement and operation, and troubleshooting routine malfunctions. Emphasis is on clear, hands-on guidance, measurements, and procedural tips that enable plant engineers and operators to commission and maintain turbines reliably.