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The methods employed in shop balancing can have a profound impact on the resulting balance condition of the rotor. The impact of shop balance techniqu...

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Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of discs (at keyways, bores, and blade attachments) is caused by a combination of high surface stresses, a susceptible...

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How ambient temperature affects gas turbine types

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Changes in ambient temperature have an impact on fullload power and heat rate of a gas turbine, but also on part-load performance and optimum power tu...