condensing turbine

A condensing turbine is a type of steam turbine designed to maximize energy extraction from steam. In these turbines, steam is condensed at pressures below atmospheric. This process allows for a greater expansion of steam and a larger change in enthalpy, leading to higher work output and increased efficiency.1

Condensing turbines require substantial amounts of cooling water to remove the heat released during condensation. They are commonly used in central power stations where efficiency is a primary concern. In contrast, noncondensing turbines exhaust steam at or above atmospheric pressure and are often used for cogeneration, where the exhaust steam can be utilized for heating or other processes. Condensers, in general, are devices used to reduce a gas or vapor to a liquid by removing heat.12