Multistage Steam Turbines

Photo of University of Texas at Austin's Demonstration

Concepts Conveyed:

The cylinder consists of a three-stage dynamic impeller and a two-stage static impeller.

The air flow drives the impeller to do work.

The pressure of the gas is proportional to the speed.

Demo Staff Instructions:

• Make sure the tubing is connected to the air compressor.

Faculty Notes:

• Let the air flow into the turbine model.
• Observe how the turbine works and how fast the blades spin.
• Compare this motion with the speed of the turbine when spun by hand.

Last updated on September 19, 2022