Quick-Starting of High-Pressure Boilers—Discussion: Controlled Starting of Steam Turbines

In order to realize the full benefits from the controlled starting of central-station units, the design, control, and operation of boilers and turbines must be closely co-ordinated. Tests have been conducted on several units to observe conditions occurring during both slow and fast starts. This paper discusses the results of these tests and points out how proper design and operation of central-station steam turbine-generator units will accomplish a material saving in starting times without sacrifice in safety or reliability.