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...

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

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...