High-speed steam turbine, typical of the type requiring high-speed balancing.

Dynamic balancing of rotating elements is an important aspect of the manufacture and the repair of any turbomachinery. A rotating element that is out of balance can cause major operational difficulties, which may prevent the timely start-up of a facility. Furthermore, the unbalanced element can cause internal damage that will rob a machine of its design efficiency, reduce machine reliability, and increase the costs of operation and maintenance, or worse.

Sulzer Technical Review, Issue 04/2009
Author(s): West, Shaun
Division: Sulzer Turbo Services

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