Title :
Methods of starting gas-turbine-generator units
Author :
Boyum, W. B. ; Ferguson, R. W. ; Partlow, J. G.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electric Corporation, South Philadelphia, Pa.
fDate :
5/1/1954 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Although gas-turbine power plants eliminate the need for much of the equipment associated with steam turbines, they present some special problems such as how to accelerate them to their self-sustaining speed.
Keywords :
Acceleration; Associate members; Compressors; Generators; Induction motors; Shafts; Turbines;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1954.6438758
