Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a steam turbine facility including a high-pressure
turbine, an intermediate-pressure turbine, and a low-pressure turbine.
Background Art
[0002] Three methods of atomic power, thermal power, and hydraulic power generation, are
now used as main power generation methods, and from the viewpoint of resource quantity
and energy density, the three power generation methods are also expected to be used
as main power generation methods in the future. Especially, since thermal power generation
is safe, and its utility value is high as a power generation method with a high capacity
to respond to load changes, it is expected that thermal power generation will also
continue to play an important role in the power generation field in the future.
[0003] In general, a steam turbine facility, which is used in a coal-fired power station
including steam turbines, is provided with a high-pressure turbine, an intermediate-pressure
turbine, and a low-pressure turbine. In such a steam turbine facility, steam in the
600°C class is used. A rotor and a casing of the high-pressure turbine or the intermediate-pressure
turbine, which is exposed to high temperatures, are formed from a ferrite-based material
which has thermal resistance to 600°C steam and excellent manufacturability and is
economically competitive.
[0004] Recently, however, a technique which adopts steam conditions of 650°C class or 700°C
class is being demanded, in order to reduce emissions of CO
2 and improve thermal efficiency. Patent Document 1 has disclosed a steam turbine facility
capable of operating at a high temperature in which a reheat steam condition is 650°C
or higher.
[0005] FIG. 14 is a schematic system view illustrating a conventional steam turbine facility
disclosed in Patent Document 1. In a steam turbine facility 110 illustrated in FIG.
14, a intermediate-pressure turbine is separated into a first intermediate-pressure
turbine 112 on a high-temperature and high-pressure side and a second intermediate-pressure
turbine 114 on a low-temperature and low-pressure side. Additionally, the high-pressure
turbine 116 and the second intermediate-pressure turbine 114 are integrated to form
an integrated structure 122. The integrated structure 122 is connected together on
the same axis as the first intermediate-pressure turbine 112 on the high-temperature
and high-pressure side, the low-pressure turbine 124, and the generator 126.
[0006] Main steam superheated to a temperature in the 600°C class by a boiler 132 is introduced
into the high-pressure turbine 116 through a main steam pipe 134. The steam introduced
into the high-pressure turbine 116 performs expansion work and is then exhausted and
returned to the boiler 132 through a low-temperature reheat pipe 138. The steam returned
to the boiler 132 is reheated by the boiler 132 such that the temperature thereof
increases to the 700°C class. The reheated steam is sent to the first intermediate-pressure
turbine 112 through a high-temperature reheat pipe 140. A rotor of the first intermediate-pressure
turbine 112 is formed from a material (austenitic heat resisting steel) capable of
withstanding steam heated to a high temperature class of 700°C. The steam sent to
the first intermediate-pressure turbine 112 performs expansion work and is then exhausted
and sent to the second intermediate-pressure turbine 114 through an intermediate-pressure
part connection pipe 142 in a state where the temperature thereof decreased to 550°C
class. The steam sent to the second intermediate-pressure turbine 114 performs expansion
work and is then exhausted and introduced to the low-pressure turbine 124 through
a crossover pipe 144. The steam introduced into the low-pressure turbine 124 performs
expansion work and is then exhausted and sent to a condenser 128. The steam sent to
the condenser 128 is condensed by the condenser 128, and is then returned to the boiler
132 in a state where the pressure thereof is raised by a water feed pump 130. The
generator 126 is rotationally driven by the expansion work of the respective turbines
to generate power.
[0007] In such a steam turbine facility, the intermediate-pressure turbine is divided, and
only the first intermediate-pressure turbine 112 is formed from a material capable
of withstanding steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher. Therefore, a steam condition
of 650°C or higher may be adopted, and the use amount of the material capable of withstanding
steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher may be reduced. Therefore, it is possible
to reduce the manufacturing costs of the entire facility.
[0008] In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, however, the high-pressure turbine
is not formed from a material capable of withstanding steam with a temperature of
650°C or higher. Therefore, it is difficult to apply the technique to a case where
steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is used as main steam.
[0009] Moreover, considering a steam turbine facility with a large capacity, the facility
illustrated in FIG. 14 is difficult to implement. When such a material as Ni-based
alloy capable of withstanding steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is used
to form the first intermediate-pressure turbine 112, it is difficult to manufacture
a turbine rotor or casing weighing 10t or more in terms of the limitation of material
manufacturing, and it is impossible to manufacture a large-sized turbine rotor or
casing.
[0010] Therefore, as illustrated in FIG. 15, the first intermediate-pressure turbine 112
may be further divided into the primary and secondary first intermediate-pressure
turbines 112 and 113. In this case, however, the number of casings increases, and
thus the number of buildings or pipes increases. Therefore, the manufacturing costs
of the facility inevitably increase. Additionally, as the number of rotors (divided
turbines) increases, it is highly likely that vibration occurs.
[0011] Additionally, a ferrite-based material may be used instead of using the Ni-based
alloy. In this case, however, a large amount of cooling steam needs to be introduced
into the casings. As a result, the internal efficiency of the turbines decreases.
Prior Art Document
Patent Document
[0012]
[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent No. 4074208
Summary of the Invention
[0013] Accordingly, the invention was made in view of the problems of the conventional technique,
and the object thereof is to provide a steam turbine facility capable of suppressing
the possibility of vibration occurrence and a drastic increase in facility cost, thereby
realizing an increase in size of the facility, even if steam conditions of 650°C or
higher are adopted.
[0014] In order to solve these problems, the invention provides a steam turbine facility
including a high-pressure turbine, an intermediate-pressure turbine, and a low-pressure
turbine. The high-pressure turbine is separated into a first high-pressure turbine
part on a high-temperature and high-pressure side and a second high-pressure turbine
part on a low-temperature and low-pressure side, the intermediate-pressure turbine
is separated into a first intermediate-pressure turbine part on the high-temperature
and high-pressure side and a second intermediate-pressure turbine part on the low-temperature
and low-temperature side, the first high-pressure turbine part and the first intermediate-pressure
turbine part are integrated to form a first integrated part, at least the second high-pressure
turbine part and the second intermediate-pressure turbine part are integrated to form
a second integrated part, at least any one of the rotors and casings of the first
high-pressure turbine part and the first intermediate-pressure turbine part, into
which steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced, are formed from Ni-based
alloy, and at least any one of the overall rotors and the overall casings of the turbines
are constructed by joining together a plurality of materials of rotor members or casing
members by welding.
[0015] In such a configuration, at least any one of the rotors and the casings of the turbines
into which the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced are formed
from Ni-based alloy, and at least any one of the overall rotors and the overall casings
of the turbines are constructed by joining together a plurality of materials of rotor
members or casing members by welding. Therefore, even under the steam condition in
which the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced into the high-pressure
turbine and the intermediate-pressure turbine, it is possible to increase the size
of the facility without increasing the numbers of casings, rotors (divided turbines),
and blade stages.
[0016] Additionally, in the steam turbine facility, steam with a temperature of 650°C or
higher is introduced into the first high-pressure turbine and the first intermediate-pressure
turbine. Additionally, the first high-pressure turbine and the first intermediate-pressure
turbine are integrated, and the second high-pressure turbine and the second intermediate-pressure
turbine, into which steam with a temperature of less than 650°C is introduced and
which may be formed from a ferrite-based material, are integrated. Therefore, since
the amount of high-grade Ni-based alloy materials used is reduced, it is possible
to suppress a drastic increase in facility costs. Additionally, since at least any
one of the rotors and the casings of the turbines into which the steam with a temperature
of 650°C or higher is introduced are formed from Ni-based alloy, it is possible to
increase the internal efficiency of the turbines, without introducing a large amount
of cooling steam into the turbines.
[0017] Additionally, the steam turbine facility may further include an very-high-pressure
turbine into which steam having a higher pressure than the steam introduced into the
high-pressure turbine is introduced. The very-high-pressure turbine, the first integrated
part, the second integrated part, and the low-pressure turbine may be connected together
on the same axis.
[0018] Accordingly, it is possible to use further high-pressure steam.
[0019] Additionally, steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher may be introduced into
the first high-pressure turbine part and the first intermediate-pressure turbine part
forming the first integrated part, and steam with a temperature of less than 650°C
may be introduced into the second high-pressure turbine part and the second intermediate-pressure
turbine part forming the second integrated part. The second integrated part and the
low-pressure turbine may be connected on a different axis from the first integrated
part, and the first integrated part may be arranged at a position closer to a boiler
than the connection structure of the second integrated part and the low-pressure turbine,
the boiler superheating the steam introduced into the high-pressure turbine and the
intermediate-pressure turbine.
[0020] As the first high-pressure turbine part and the first intermediate-pressure turbine
part into which the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced are
arranged close to the boiler, it is possible to shorten the pipe connecting the boiler
to the first high-pressure turbine part and the pipe connecting the boiler to the
first intermediate-pressure turbine part. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the
amount of material used in the pipes. Since the steam with a temperature of 650°C
or higher passes through the pipe connecting the boiler to the first high-pressure
turbine part and the pipe connecting the boiler to the first intermediate-pressure
turbine part, it is necessary to manufacture the pipes with Ni-based alloy that is
a high-grade material. However, as the amount of high-grade material used is reduced
by shortening the pipes, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing costs of the entire
facility.
[0021] Additionally, the steam turbine facility may further include an very-high-pressure
turbine into which steam having a higher pressure than the steam introduced into the
high-pressure turbine is introduced. The first integrated part and the very-high-pressure
turbine may be connected together on the same axis.
[0022] Accordingly, it is possible to use further high-pressure steam.
[0023] Additionally, in the steam turbine facility, the second integrated part may be further
integrated with the low-pressure turbine. In this case, since the numbers of casings
and rotors are reduced, it is possible to reduce the facility costs.
[0024] Moreover, the invention provides a steam turbine facility including a high-pressure
turbine, an intermediate-pressure turbine, and a low-pressure turbine. The high-pressure
turbine is separated into a first high-pressure turbine part on a high-temperature
and high-pressure side and a second high-pressure turbine part on a low-temperature
and low-pressure side, the intermediate-pressure turbine is separated into a first
intermediate-pressure turbine part on the high-temperature and high-pressure side
and a second intermediate-pressure turbine part on the low-temperature and low-temperature
side, the first high-pressure turbine part and the first intermediate-pressure turbine
part are integrated to form a first integrated part, at least any one of the rotors
and casings of the steam-introduction-side turbines of the first high-pressure turbine
part and the first intermediate-pressure turbine part, into which steam with a temperature
of 650°C or higher is introduced, are formed from Ni-based alloy, and at least any
one of the overall rotors and the overall casings of the turbines are constructed
by joining together a plurality of materials of rotor members or casing members by
welding. The second intermediate-pressure turbine part and the low-pressure turbine
may be integrated.
[0025] The second high-pressure turbine and the second intermediate-pressure turbine may
not be integrated in order to easily cope with large capacity.
[0026] Additionally, when the second intermediate-pressure turbine part and the low-pressure
turbine are integrated, the number of casings and rotors may be reduced, which makes
it possible to reduce the facility costs.
[0027] Moreover, the invention provides a steam turbine facility including a high-pressure
turbine, an intermediate-pressure turbine, and a low-pressure turbine. The turbines
into which steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced are connected
together on the same axis, the turbines into which steam with a temperature of less
than 650°C are connected together on the same axis different from that of the turbines
into which the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced, the turbines
into which the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced are arranged
at positions closer to the boiler than the turbines into which the steam with a temperature
of less than 650°C is introduced, the boiler superheating the steam introduced into
the high-pressure turbine and the intermediate-pressure turbine, at least any one
of the rotors and casings of the turbines into which the steam with a temperature
of 650°C or higher is introduced are formed from Ni-based alloy, and at least any
one of the overall rotors and the overall casings of the turbines are constructed
by joining together a plurality of materials of rotor members or casing members by
welding.
[0028] All the turbines into which the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced
are arranged close to the boiler, it is possible to shorten pipes connecting the boiler
to the turbines into which the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced.
Therefore, it is possible to reduce the amount of material used in the pipes. Since
steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher passes through the pipes connecting the
boiler to the turbines into which the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher
is introduced, it is necessary to manufacture the pipes with Ni-based alloy that is
a high-grade material. However, since the amount of material used is reduced by shortening
the pipes, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing costs of the entire facility.
[0029] Additionally, rotors or casings of the turbines into which the steam with a temperature
of 650°C or higher is introduced are formed from Ni-based alloy, and at least any
one of the overall rotors and the overall casings of the turbines are constructed
by joining together a plurality of materials of rotor members or casing members by
welding. Therefore, even under the steam condition in which the steam with a temperature
of 650°C or higher is introduced into the first intermediate-pressure turbine part,
it is possible to increase the size of the facility, without increasing the numbers
of casings, rotors, and blade stages.
[0030] Moreover, the invention provides a steam turbine facility including a high-pressure
turbine, an intermediate-pressure turbine, and a low-pressure turbine. At least the
high-pressure turbine and the intermediate-pressure turbine are integrated to form
an integrated structure, the integrated structure and the low-pressure turbine are
connected together on the same axis, at least any one of the rotors and casings of
the turbines into which steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced
are formed from Ni-based alloy, and at least any one of the overall rotors and the
overall casings of the turbines are constructed by joining together a plurality of
materials of rotor members or casing members by welding. The high-pressure turbine,
the intermediate-pressure turbine, and the low-pressure turbine may be integrated.
In this case, since the numbers of casings and rotors are reduced, it is possible
to reduce the facility costs.
[0031] Additionally, the steam turbine facility may further include an very-high-pressure
turbine into which steam having a higher pressure than the steam introduced into the
high-pressure turbine is introduced. The first integrated part and the very-high-pressure
turbine may be connected together on the same axis.
[0032] Accordingly, it is possible to use further high-pressure steam.
[0033] According to the aspects of the invention, even if steam conditions in the 650°C
or 700°C class are adopted, it is possible to provide a steam turbine facility capable
of suppressing the possibility of vibration occurrence and a drastic increase in facility
cost, thereby realizing an increase in size of the facility.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0034]
[FIG. 1] FIG. 1 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power
generation facility according to Example 1 of the invention.
[FIG. 2] FIG. 2 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power
generation facility formed by partially changing the configuration of the steam turbine
power generation facility according to Example 1 of the invention.
[FIG. 3] FIG. 3 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power
generation facility formed by partially changing the configuration of the steam turbine
power generation facility according to Example 1 of the invention.
[FIG. 4] FIG. 4 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power
generation facility formed by partially changing the configuration of the steam turbine
power generation facility according to Example 1 of the invention.
[FIG. 5] FIG. 5 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power
generation facility according to Example 2 of the invention.
[FIG. 6] FIG. 6 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power
generation facility formed by partially changing the configuration of the steam turbine
power generation facility according to Example 2 of the invention.
[FIG. 7] FIG. 7 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power
generation facility according to Example 3 of the invention.
[FIG. 8] FIG. 8 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power
generation facility formed by partially changing the configuration of the steam turbine
power generation facility according to Example 3 of the invention.
[FIG. 9] FIG. 9 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power
generation facility according to Example 4 of the invention.
[FIG. 10] FIG. 10 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power
generation facility formed by partially changing the configuration of the steam turbine
power generation facility according to Example 4 of the invention.
[FIG. 11] FIG. 11 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power
generation facility according to Example 5 of the invention.
[FIG. 12] FIG. 12 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power
generation facility according to Example 6 of the invention.
[FIG. 13] FIG. 13 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power
generation facility according to Example 7 of the invention.
[FIG. 14] FIG. 14 is a view illustrating the configuration of a conventional steam
turbine facility.
[FIG. 15] FIG. 15 is a view illustrating the configuration of another conventional
steam turbine facility.
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment
[0035] Preferred examples of the invention will be illustratively described below in detail
with reference to the drawings. Here, the dimensions, materials, shapes, relative
arrangements, etc. of component parts described in this example are not meant to limit
the scope of the invention, but are merely simple explanatory examples, as long as
there is no specific description of limitations.
[Example 1]
[0036] FIG. 1 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power generation
facility according to Example 1 of the invention.
[0037] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the steam turbine power generation facility according to
Example 1 of the invention will be described.
[0038] The steam turbine power generation facility 10 illustrated in FIG. 1 includes a high-pressure
turbine separated into two as will be described later, an intermediate-pressure turbine
separated into two as will be described later, a low-pressure turbine 24, a generator
26, a condenser 28, and a boiler 32 as main components. The high-pressure turbine
is separated into a first high-pressure turbine 16 on a high-temperature and high-pressure
side and a second high-pressure turbine 18 on a low-temperature and low-pressure side,
and the intermediate-pressure turbine is separated into a first intermediate-pressure
turbine 12 on the high-temperature and high-pressure side and a second intermediate-pressure
turbine 14 on the low-temperature and low-pressure side. The first high-pressure turbine
16 and the first intermediate-pressure turbine 12 are integrated to form an integrated
structure 20, and the second high-pressure turbine 18 and the second intermediate-pressure
turbine 14 are integrated to form an integrated structure 22.
[0039] Additionally, the integrated structure 20, the integrated structure 22, the low-pressure
turbine 24, and the generator 26 are connected together on the same axis.
[0040] At least any one of the rotors and casings of the first high-pressure turbine 16
and the first intermediate-pressure turbine 12 are formed from a Ni-based alloy. At
least any one of the overall rotors and the overall casings of the turbines are constructed
by joining together a plurality of materials of rotor members or casing members by
welding.
[0041] Main steam superheated to a temperature of 650°C or higher by the boiler 32 is introduced
into the first high-pressure turbine 16 through a main steam pipe 34. The steam introduced
into the first high-pressure turbine 16 performs expansion work and is then exhausted.
The exhausted steam is introduced into the second high-pressure turbine 18 through
a high-pressure part connection pipe 36 in a state where the temperature thereof decreased
to less than 650°C. The introduced heat performs expansion work in the second high-pressure
turbine and is then exhausted and returned to the boiler 32 through a low-temperature
reheat pipe 38. The steam returned to the boiler 32 is reheated to 650°C or higher
by the boiler 32, and sent to the first intermediate-pressure turbine 12 through a
high-temperature reheat pipe 40. The sent steam performs expansion work in the first
intermediate-pressure turbine 12 and is then exhausted in a state where the temperature
thereof decreased to the class of 550°C. The exhausted steam is sent to the second
intermediate-pressure turbine 14 through an intermediate-pressure pipe 42. The steam
sent to the second intermediate-pressure turbine 14 performs expansion work and is
then exhausted and sent to the low-pressure turbine 24 through a crossover pipe 44.
The steam sent to the low-pressure turbine 24 performs expansion work and is then
exhausted and sent to the condenser 28. The steam sent to the condenser 28 is condensed
by the condenser 28 and is returned to the boiler 32 in a state where the pressure
thereof is raised by a water feed pump 30. The generator 26 is rotationally driven
by the expansion work of the respective turbines to generate power.
[0042] According to the above-described steam turbine power generation facility 10 of Example
1 of the invention, at least any one of the rotors and the casings of the turbines
(the first high-pressure turbine 16 and the first intermediate-pressure turbine 12),
into which steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced, is constructed
by joining the plurality of members formed from Ni-based alloy through welding. Therefore,
it is possible to increase the size of the facility without increasing the numbers
of casings, rotors, and blade stages in both the first high-pressure turbine 16 and
the intermediate-pressure turbine 12.
[0043] Additionally, in the steam turbine power generation facility, the steam with a temperature
of 650°C or higher is introduced into the first high-pressure turbine 16 and the first
intermediate-pressure turbine 12, and the steam with a temperature of less than 650°C
is introduced into the second high-pressure turbine 18 and the second intermediate-pressure
turbine 14.
[0044] In the steam turbine power generation facility, both the high-pressure turbine and
the intermediate-pressure turbine are separated into two parts. Additionally, the
first high-pressure turbine 16 and the first intermediate-pressure turbine 12, into
which the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced and in which at
least any one of the rotors and the casings constructed by joining the plurality of
members formed from Ni-based alloy through welding are used, are integrated to form
the integrated structure 20, and the second high-pressure turbine 18 and the second
intermediate-pressure turbine 14, into which the steam with a temperature of less
than 650°C is introduced and which may be formed from a ferrite-based material as
in the related art, are integrated to form the integrated structure. Therefore, the
amount of high-grade Ni-based alloy materials used may be reduced, which makes it
possible to suppress a drastic increase in facility cost. When the temperature of
the steam introduced into the second high-pressure turbine 18 and the second intermediate-pressure
turbine 14 exceeds 650°C, welding structures formed from different materials (for
example, 12Cr steel and 2.25Cr steel; 12Cr steel and CrMoV steel) may be adopted for
the rotors and the casings. In this case, a high-grade material may be used only in
portions requiring high-temperature strength, and a low-grade material may be used
in portions which do not require high-temperature strength. Therefore, it is possible
to minimize the amount of high-grade material used.
[0045] Additionally, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the second high-pressure turbine 18, the
second intermediate-pressure turbine 14, and the low-pressure turbine 24 may be integrated
to form an integrated structure 21. In this case, since the numbers of casings and
rotors may be reduced, it is possible to reduce the facility costs. In addition, as
welding structures formed from different materials (for example, 12Cr steel, 2.25Cr
steel, and 3.5Ni steel; 9Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel, and 3.5Ni steel) are adopted for
the rotor and the casing of the integrated structure 21, it is possible to minimize
the amount of high-grade material used.
[0046] On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the second high-pressure turbine 18
and the second intermediate-pressure turbine 14 may not be integrated due to increased
capacity.
[0047] Additionally, in contrast to the example illustrated in Fig. 3, as illustrated in
FIG. 4, the second intermediate-pressure turbine 14 and the low-pressure turbine 24
may be integrated to form an integrated structure 23. In this case, since the numbers
of casings and rotors may be reduced, it is possible to reduce the facility costs.
In addition, as welding structures formed from different materials (for example, 12Cr
steel, 2.25Cr steel, and 3.5Ni steel; 9Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel, and 3.5Ni steel) are
adopted for the rotor and the casing of the integrated structure 23, it is possible
to minimize the amount of high-grade material used.
[Example 2]
[0048] FIG. 5 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power generation
facility according to Example 2 of the invention.
[0049] The steam turbine power generation facility 10 illustrated in FIG. 5 is constructed
by partially changing the configuration of the steam turbine power generation facility
according to Example 1 of the invention, which is illustrated in FIG. 1. That is,
the integrated structure 22, the low-pressure turbine 24, and the generator 26 are
connected together on the same axis, and the integrated structure 20 and a generator
27 are connected together on the same axis so as to be arranged at positions close
to the boiler 32. The closer to the boiler 32 the integrated structure 20 is, the
better.
[0050] The other components are the same as those of the steam turbine power generation
facility according to Example 1 of the invention.
[0051] In the above-described steam turbine power generation facility 10 according to Example
2 of the invention, in addition to the effects of Example 1, the first high-pressure
turbine 16 and the first intermediate-pressure turbine 12, into which steam with a
temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced, are arranged close to the boiler 32.
Therefore, since a pipe connecting the boiler 32 to the first high-pressure turbine
16 and a pipe connecting the boiler 32 to the first intermediate-pressure turbine
12 may be shortened, it is possible to reduce the amount of material used for the
pipes. Since the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher passes through the pipe
connecting the boiler 32 to the first high-pressure turbine 16 and the pipe connecting
the boiler 32 to the first intermediate-pressure turbine 12, it is necessary to manufacture
the pipes with Ni-based alloy that is a high-grade material. However, since the amount
of material used is reduced by shortening the pipes, it is possible to reduce the
manufacturing costs of the entire facility.
[0052] Additionally, similar to the example illustrated in FIG. 2, the second high-pressure
turbine 18, the second intermediate-pressure turbine 14, and the low-pressure turbine
24 may be integrated to form an integrated structure (not shown). In this case, since
the numbers of casings and rotors are reduced, it is possible to reduce the facility
costs. In addition, as welding structures formed from different materials (for example,
12Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel, and 3.5Ni steel; 9Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel, and 3.5Ni steel)
are adopted for the rotor and the casing of the integrated structure 21, it is possible
to minimize the amount of high-grade material used.
[0053] On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the second high-pressure turbine 18
and the second intermediate-pressure turbine 14 may not be integrated due to increased
capacity.
[0054] Additionally, in contrast to the example illustrated in Fig. 6, similar to the example
illustrated in FIG. 4, the second intermediate-pressure turbine 14 and the low-pressure
turbine 24 may be integrated to form an integrated structure (not shown). In this
case, since the numbers of casings and rotors are reduced, it is possible to reduce
the facility costs. In addition, as welding structures formed from different materials
(for example, 12Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel, and 3.5Ni steel; 9Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel,
and 3.5Ni steel) are adopted for the rotor and the casing of the integrated structure
23, it is possible to minimize the amount of high-grade material used.
[Example 3]
[0055] FIG. 7 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power generation
facility according to Example 3 of the invention.
[0056] As illustrated in FIG. 7, the steam turbine power generation facility according to
Example 3 of the invention will be described.
[0057] The steam turbine power generation facility 10 illustrated in FIG. 7 mainly includes
an very-high-pressure turbine 19, a high-pressure turbine separated into two as will
be described later, an intermediate-pressure turbine separated into two as will be
described later, a low-pressure turbine 24, a generator 26, a condenser 28, and a
boiler 32. The high-pressure turbine is separated into a first high-pressure turbine
16 on a high-temperature and high-pressure side and a second high-pressure turbine
18 on a low-temperature and low-pressure side, and the intermediate-pressure turbine
is separated into a first intermediate-pressure turbine 12 on the high-temperature
and high-pressure side and a second intermediate-pressure turbine 14 on the low-temperature
and low-pressure side. The first high-pressure turbine 16 and the first intermediate-pressure
turbine 12 are integrated to form an integrated structure 20, and the second high-pressure
turbine 18 and the second intermediate-structure turbine 14 are integrated to form
an integrated structure 22.
[0058] Additionally, the very-high-pressure turbine 19, the integrated structure 20, the
integrated structure 22, the low-pressure turbine 24, and the generator 26 are connected
together on the same axis.
[0059] Rotors of the very-high-pressure turbine 19, the first high-pressure turbine 16,
and the first intermediate-pressure turbine 12 are formed from Ni-based alloy, and
at least any one of the overall rotors and the overall casings of the turbines are
constructed by joining together a plurality of materials of rotor members or casing
members by welding.
[0060] Main steam superheated to a temperature of 650°C or higher by the boiler 32 is introduced
into the very-high-pressure turbine 19 through a main steam pipe 33. The steam introduced
into the very-high-pressure turbine 19 performs expansion work and is then exhausted
and returned to the boiler 32 through a low-temperature reheat pipe 35 in a state
where the temperature thereof decreased to less than 650°C. The steam returned to
the boiler 32 is reheated by the boiler 32 such that the temperature thereof increases
to 650°C or higher. The reheated steam is introduced into the first high-pressure
turbine 16 through a high-temperature reheat pipe 34. The steam introduced into the
first high-pressure turbine 16 performs expansion work and is then exhausted. The
exhausted steam is introduced into the second high-pressure turbine 18 through a high-pressure
part connection pipe 36 in a state where the temperature thereof decreased to less
than 650°C. The introduced steam performs expansion work in the second high-pressure
turbine and is then exhausted and returned to the boiler 32 through a low-temperature
reheat pipe 38. The steam returned to the boiler 32 is reheated by the boiler 32 such
that the temperature thereof increases to 650°C or higher. The reheated steam is sent
to the first intermediate-pressure turbine 12 through a high-temperature reheat pipe
40. The sent steam performs expansion work in the first intermediate-pressure turbine
12 and is then exhausted and sent to the second intermediate-pressure turbine 14 through
an intermediate-pressure part connection pipe 42 in a state where the temperature
thereof decreased to 550°C. The steam sent to the second intermediate-pressure turbine
14 performs expansion work and is then exhausted and sent to the low-pressure turbine
24 through a crossover pipe 44. The steam introduced into the low-pressure turbine
24 performs expansion work and is then exhausted and sent to the condenser 28. The
steam sent to the condenser 28 is condensed by the condenser 28 and is then returned
to the boiler 32 in a state where the pressure thereof is raised by a water feed pump
30. The generator 26 is rotationally driven by the expansion work of the respective
turbines to generate power.
[0061] According to the above-described steam turbine power generation facility 10 of Example
3 of the invention, at least any one of the rotors and the casings of the turbines
(the very-high-pressure turbine 19, the first high-pressure turbine 16, and the first
intermediate-pressure turbine 12), into which the steam with a temperature of 650°C
or higher is introduced, are constructed by joining together a plurality of members
formed from Ni-based alloy through welding. Therefore, it is possible to increase
the size of the facility without increasing the numbers of casings, rotors, and blade
stages in any one of the very-high-pressure turbine, the first high-pressure turbine
16, and the intermediate-pressure turbine 12. Additionally, as the very-high-pressure
turbine 19 is provided, it is possible to use further high-pressure steam.
[0062] Additionally, in the steam turbine power generation facility, the steam with a temperature
of 650°C or higher is introduced into the very-high-pressure turbine 19, the first
high-pressure turbine 16, and the first intermediate-pressure turbine 12, and the
steam with a temperature of less than 650°C is introduced into the second high-pressure
turbine 18 and the second intermediate-pressure turbine 14.
[0063] Accordingly, both the high-pressure turbine and the intermediate-pressure turbine
are separated into two parts. Additionally, the first high-pressure turbine 16 and
the first intermediate-pressure turbine 12, into which the steam with a temperature
of 650°C or higher is introduced and in which at least any one of the rotors and the
casings constructed by joining together a plurality of members formed from Ni-based
alloy through welding are used, are integrated to form the integrated structure 20
to connect the very-high-pressure turbine 19, and the second high-pressure turbine
18 and the second intermediate-pressure turbine 14, into which the steam with a temperature
of less than 650°C is introduced and which may be formed from a ferrite-based material
as in the related art, are integrated to form the integrated structure 22. Therefore,
since the amount of high-grade Ni-based alloy materials used is reduced, it is possible
to suppress a drastic increase in facility cost. Additionally, when the temperature
of the steam introduced into the second high-pressure turbine 18 and the second intermediate-pressure
turbine 14 exceeds 650°C, welding structures formed from different materials (for
example, 12Cr steel and 2.25 Cr; 12 Cr and CrMoV steel) may be adopted for the rotors
and the casings. Therefore, it is possible to minimize the amount of high-grade material
used.
[0064] Additionally, similar to the example illustrated in FIG. 2, the second high-pressure
turbine 18, the second intermediate-pressure turbine 14, and the low-pressure turbine
24 may be integrated to form an integrated structure (not shown). In this case, since
the numbers of casings and rotors may be reduced, it is possible to reduce the facility
costs. Additionally, since welding structures formed from different materials (for
example, 12Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel, and 3.5Ni steel; 9Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel, and 3.5Ni
steel) are adopted for the rotor and the casing of the integrated structure, it is
possible to minimize the amount of high-grade material used.
[0065] On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the second high-pressure turbine 18
and the second intermediate-pressure turbine 14 may not be integrated due to increased
capacity.
[0066] Additionally, in contrast to the example illustrated in FIG. 8, similar to the example
illustrated in FIG. 4, the second intermediate-pressure turbine 14 and the low-pressure
turbine 24 may be integrated to form an integrated structure (not shown). In this
case, since the numbers of casings and rotors are reduced, it is possible to reduce
the facility costs. In addition, as welding structures formed from different materials
(for example, 12Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel, and 3.5Ni steel; 9Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel,
and 3.5Ni steel) are adopted for the rotor and the casing of the integrated structure,
it is possible to minimize the amount of high-grade material used.
[Example 4]
[0067] FIG. 9 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power generation
facility according to Example 4 of the invention.
[0068] The steam turbine power generation facility 10 illustrated in FIG. 9 is constructed
by partially changing the configuration of the steam turbine power generation facility
according to Example 3 of the invention, which is illustrated in FIG. 7. The integrated
structure 22, the low-pressure turbine 24, and the generator 26 are connected together
on the same axis, and the very-high-pressure turbine 19, the integrated structure
20, and the generator 27 are connected together on the same axis so as to be arranged
at positions close to the boiler 32. The closer to the boiler 32 the very-high-pressure
turbine 19 and the integrated structure 20 are, the better.
[0069] The other components are the same as those of the steam turbine power generation
facility according to Example 3 of the invention.
[0070] According to the steam turbine power generation facility 10 of Example 4 of the invention,
in addition to the effects of Example 3, the very-high pressure turbine 19, the first
high-pressure turbine 16, and the first intermediate-pressure turbine 12, into which
the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced, are arranged close
to the boiler 32. Therefore, since a pipe connecting the boiler 32 to the very-high-pressure
turbine 19, a pipe connecting the boiler 32 to the first high-pressure turbine 16,
and a pipe connecting the boiler 32 to the first intermediate-pressure turbine 12
may be shortened, it is possible to reduce the amount of material used in the pipes.
Since the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher passes through the pipe connecting
the boiler 32 to the very-high-pressure turbine 19, the pipe connecting the boiler
32 to the first high-pressure turbine 16, and the pipe connecting the boiler 32 to
the first intermediate-pressure turbine 12, it is necessary to manufacture the pipes
with Ni-based alloy that is a high-grade material. However, since the amount of material
used is reduced by shortening the pipes, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing
costs of the entire facility.
[0071] Additionally, similar to the example illustrated in FIG. 2, the second high-pressure
turbine 18, the second intermediate-pressure turbine 14, and the low-pressure turbine
24 may be integrated to form an integrated structure (not shown). In this case, since
the numbers of casings and rotors are reduced, it is possible to reduce the facility
costs. In addition, as welding structures formed from different materials (for example,
12Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel, and 3.5Ni steel; 9Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel, and 3.5Ni steel)
are adopted for the rotor and the casing of the integrated structure, it is possible
to minimize the amount of high-grade material used.
[0072] On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the second high-pressure turbine 18
and the second intermediate-pressure turbine 14 may not be integrated due to increased
capacity.
[0073] Additionally, in contrast to the example illustrated in FIG. 10, similar to the example
illustrated in FIG. 4, the second intermediate-pressure turbine 14 and the low-pressure
turbine 24 may be integrated to form an integrated structure (not shown). In this
case, since the numbers of casings and rotors may be reduced, it is possible to reduce
the facility costs. In addition, as welding structures formed from different materials
(for example, 12Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel, and 3.5Ni steel; 9Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel,
and 3.5Ni steel) are adopted for the rotor and the casing of the integrated structure,
it is possible to minimize the amount of high-grade material used.
[Example 5]
[0074] FIG. 11 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power generation
facility according to Example 5 of the invention.
[0075] As illustrated in FIG. 11, the steam turbine power generation facility according
to Example 5 of the invention will be described.
[0076] The steam turbine power generation facility 10 illustrated in FIG. 11 includes a
high-pressure turbine 16, an intermediate-pressure turbine 12, a low-pressure turbine
24, generators 26 and 27, a condenser 28, and a boiler 32 as main components.
[0077] Additionally, the high-pressure turbine 16, the low-pressure turbine 24, and the
generator 26 are connected together on the same axis, and the intermediate-pressure
turbine 12 and the generator 27 are connected together on the same axis so as to be
arranged at positions close to the boiler 32. The closer to the boiler 32 the intermediate-pressure
turbine 12 is, the better.
[0078] Additionally, at least any one of a rotor and a casing of the intermediate-pressure
turbine 12 is formed from Ni-based alloy, and at least any one of the overall rotors
and the overall casings of the turbines are constructed by joining together a plurality
of materials of rotor members or casing members by welding.
[0079] Main steam superheated to a temperature of less than 650°C by the boiler 32 is introduced
into the high-pressure turbine 16 through a main steam pipe 34. The steam introduced
into the high-pressure turbine 16 performs expansion work and is then exhausted and
returned to the boiler 32 through a low-temperature reheat pipe 38. The steam returned
to the boiler 32 is reheated by the boiler 32 such that the temperature thereof increases
to 650°C or higher. The reheated steam is sent to the intermediate-pressure turbine
12 through a high-temperature reheat pipe 40. The sent steam performs expansion work
in the intermediate-pressure turbine 12 and is then exhausted and sent to the low-pressure
turbine 24 through a crossover pipe 44. The steam sent to the low-pressure turbine
24 performs expansion work and is then exhausted and sent to the condenser 28. The
steam sent to the condenser 28 is condensed by the condenser 28 and is then returned
to the boiler 32 in a state where the pressure thereof is raised by a water feed pump
30. The generators 26 and 27 are rotationally driven by the expansion work of the
respective turbines to generate power.
[0080] According to the above-described steam turbine power generation facility 10 of Example
5 of the invention, at least any one of the rotor and the casing of the intermediate-pressure
turbine 12 into which the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced
is constructed by joining together a plurality of members formed from Ni-based alloy
through welding. Therefore, it is possible to increase the size of the facility, without
increasing the numbers of casings, rotors, blade stages in the intermediate-pressure
turbine 12.
[0081] Moreover, since the intermediate-pressure turbine 12 into which the steam with a
temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced is arranged close to the boiler 32, the
pipe connecting the boiler 32 to the intermediate-pressure turbine 12 may be shortened,
which makes it possible to reduce the amount of material used in the pipe. Since the
steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher passes through the pipe connecting the
boiler 32 to the intermediate-pressure turbine 12, it is necessary to manufacture
the pipe with Ni-based alloy that is a high-grade material. However, since the amount
of material used is reduced by shortening the pipe, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing
costs of the entire facility.
[Example 6]
[0082] FIG. 12 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power generation
facility according to Example 6 of the invention.
[0083] As illustrated in FIG. 12, the steam turbine power generation facility according
to Example 6 of the invention will be described.
[0084] The steam turbine power generation facility 10 illustrated in FIG. 12 includes a
high-pressure turbine 16, an intermediate-pressure turbine 12, a low-pressure turbine
24, a generator 26, a condenser 28, and a boiler 32 as main components.
[0085] Additionally, the high-pressure turbine 16, the intermediate-pressure turbine 12,
the low-pressure turbine 24, and the generator 26 are connected together on the same
axis, and the high-pressure turbine 16 and the intermediate-pressure turbine are integrated
to form an integrated structure 25.
[0086] Additionally, at least any one of the rotors and casings of the high-pressure turbine
16 and the intermediate-pressure turbine 12 are formed from Ni-based alloy, and at
least any one of the overall rotors and the overall casings of the turbines are constructed
by joining together a plurality of materials of rotor members or casing members by
welding.
[0087] Main steam superheated to a temperature of 650°C or higher by the boiler 32 is introduced
into the high-pressure turbine 16 through a main steam pipe 34. The steam introduced
into the high-pressure turbine 16 performs expansion work and is then exhausted and
returned to the boiler 32 through a low-temperature reheat pipe 48 in a state where
the temperature thereof decreased to less than 650°C. The steam returned to the boiler
32 is reheated by the boiler 32 such that the temperature thereof increases to 650°C
or higher. The reheated steam is introduced into the intermediate-pressure turbine
12 through a high-temperature reheat pipe 40. The introduced steam performs expansion
work in the intermediate-pressure turbine 12 and is then exhausted and sent to the
low-pressure turbine 24 through a crossover pipe 44. The steam sent to the low-pressure
turbine 24 performs expansion work and is then exhausted and sent to the condenser
28. The steam sent to the condenser 28 is condensed by the condenser 28 and is then
returned to the boiler 32 in a state where the pressure thereof is raised by a water
feed pump 30. The generator 26 is rotationally driven by the expansion work of the
respective turbines to generate power.
[0088] According to the above-described steam turbine power generation facility 10 of Example
6 of the invention, at least any one of the rotors and the casings of the turbines
(the high-pressure turbine 16 and the intermediate-pressure turbine 12), into which
the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced, are constructed by
joining together a plurality of members formed from Ni-based alloy through welding,
and the high-pressure turbine 16 and the intermediate-pressure turbine 12 are integrated
to form the integrated structure 25. Therefore, it is possible to increase the size
of the facility, without increasing the numbers of casings, rotors, and blade stages.
[0089] Additionally, the high-pressure turbine 16, the intermediate-pressure turbine 12,
and the low-pressure turbine 24 may be integrated to form an integrated structure
(not shown). In this case, since the numbers of casings and rotors are reduced, it
is possible to reduce the facility costs. In addition, as welding structures formed
from different materials (for example, 12Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel, and 3.5Ni steel;
9Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel, and 3.5Ni steel) are adopted for the rotor and the casing
of the integrated structure, it is possible to minimize the amount of high-grade material
used.
[Example 7]
[0090] FIG. 13 is a view illustrating the configuration of a steam turbine power generation
facility according to Example 7 of the invention.
[0091] As illustrated in FIG. 13, the steam turbine power generation facility according
to Example 7 of the invention will be described.
[0092] The steam turbine power generation facility 10 illustrated in FIG. 13 includes an
very-high-pressure turbine 19, a high-pressure turbine 16, an intermediate-pressure
turbine 12, a low-pressure turbine 24, a generator 26, a condenser 28, and a boiler
32 as main components.
[0093] Additionally, the very-high-pressure turbine 19, the high-pressure turbine 16, the
intermediate-pressure turbine 12, the low-pressure turbine 24, and the generator 26
are connected together on the same axis.
[0094] At least any one of the rotors and casings of the very-high-pressure turbine 19,
the high-pressure turbine 16, and the intermediate-pressure turbine 12 are formed
from Ni-based alloy, and at least any one of the overall rotors and the overall casings
of the turbines are constructed by joining together a plurality of materials of rotor
members or casing members by welding.
[0095] Main steam superheated to a temperature of 650°C or higher by the boiler 32 is introduced
into the very-high-pressure turbine 19 through a main steam pipe 33. The steam introduced
into the very-high-pressure turbine 19 performs expansion work and is then exhausted
and returned to the boiler 32 through a low-temperature reheat pipe 35 in a state
where the temperature thereof decreased to less than 650°C. The steam returned to
the boiler 32 is reheated by the boiler 32 such that the temperature thereof increases
to 650°C or higher. The reheated steam is introduced into the high-pressure turbine
16 through a high-temperature reheat pipe 34. The steam introduced into the high-pressure
turbine 16 performs expansion work and is then exhausted and returned to the boiler
32 through a low-temperature reheat pipe 38 in a state where the temperature thereof
decreased to less than 650°C. The steam returned to the boiler 32 is reheated by the
boiler 32 such that the temperature increases to 650°C or higher. The reheated steam
is sent to the intermediate-pressure turbine 12 through a high-temperature reheat
pipe 40. The steam sent to the intermediate-pressure turbine 12 performs expansion
work and is then exhausted to the low-pressure turbine 24 through a crossover pipe
44. The steam introduced into the low-pressure turbine 24 performs expansion work
and is then exhausted and sent to the condenser 28. The steam sent to the condenser
28 is condensed by the condenser 28 and is then returned to the boiler 32 in a state
where the pressure thereof is raised by a water feed pump 30. The generator 26 is
rotationally driven by the expansion work of the respective turbines to generate power.
[0096] According to the steam turbine power generation facility 10 of Example 7 of the invention,
at least any one of the rotors and the casings of the turbines (the very-high-pressure
turbine 19, the high-pressure turbine 16, and the intermediate-pressure turbine 12),
into which the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced, are constructed
by joining together a plurality of members formed from Ni-based alloy through welding.
Therefore, it is possible to increase the size of the facility, without increasing
the numbers of casings, rotors, and blade stages in any one of the very-high-pressure
turbine 19, the high-pressure turbine 16, and the intermediate-pressure turbine 12.
Additionally, as the very-high-pressure turbine 19 is provided, it is possible to
use further high-pressure steam.
[0097] Meanwhile, the high-pressure turbine 16, the intermediate-pressure turbine 12, and
the low-pressure turbine 24 may be integrated to form an integrated structure (not
shown). In this case, since the numbers of casings and rotors are reduced, it is possible
to reduce the facility costs. In addition, as welding structures formed from different
materials (for example, Ni-based alloy, 12Cr steel, and 2.25Cr steel, 3.5Ni steel;
Ni-based alloy, 9Cr steel, 2.25Cr steel, 3.5Ni steel; Ni-based alloy, 2.25Cr steel,
and 3.5Ni steel) are adopted for the rotor and the casing of the integrated structure,
it is possible to minimize the amount of high-grade material used.
Industrial Applicability
[0098] According to the examples of the invention, even if steam conditions in the 650°C
class or 700°C class are adopted, it is possible to utilize the invention as a steam
turbine facility capable of suppressing the possibility of vibration occurrence and
a drastic increase in facility cost, thereby realizing an increase in size of the
steam turbine facility.
1. A steam turbine facility comprising a high-pressure turbine, an intermediate-pressure
turbine, and a low-pressure turbine,
wherein the high-pressure turbine is separated into a first high-pressure turbine
part on a high-temperature and high-pressure side and a second high-pressure turbine
part on a low-temperature and low-pressure side,
the intermediate-pressure turbine is separated into a first intermediate-pressure
turbine part on a high-temperature and high-pressure side and a second intermediate-pressure
turbine part on a low-temperature and low-temperature side,
the first high-pressure turbine part and the first intermediate-pressure turbine part
are integrated to form a first integrated part,
at least the second high-pressure turbine part and the second intermediate-pressure
turbine part are integrated to form a second integrated part,
at least any one of the rotors and casings of steam-introduction-side turbines of
the first high-pressure turbine part and the first intermediate-pressure turbine part,
into which steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced, are formed from
Ni-based alloy, and
at least any one of the overall rotors and the overall casings of the turbines are
constructed by joining together a plurality of materials of rotor members or casing
members by welding.
2. The steam turbine facility according to claim 1, wherein the first integrated part,
the second integrated part, and the low-pressure turbine are connected together on
the same axis.
3. The steam turbine facility according to claim 1, further comprising an very-high-pressure
turbine into which steam having a higher pressure than the steam introduced into the
high-pressure turbine is introduced,
wherein the very-high-pressure turbine, the first integrated part, the second integrated
part, and the low-pressure turbine are connected together on the same axis.
4. The steam turbine facility according to claim 1, wherein steam with a temperature
of 650°C or higher is introduced into the first high-pressure turbine part and the
first intermediate-pressure turbine part forming the first integrated part,
steam with a temperature of less than 650° is introduced into the second high-pressure
turbine part and the second intermediate-pressure turbine part forming the second
integrated part,
the second integrated part and the low-pressure turbine are connected on a different
axis from the first integrated part, and
the first integrated part is arranged at a position closer to a boiler than the connection
structure of the second integrated part and the low-pressure turbine, the boiler superheating
the steam introduced into the high-pressure turbine and the intermediate-pressure
turbine.
5. The steam turbine facility according to claim 4, further comprising an very-high-pressure
turbine into which steam having a higher pressure than the steam introduced into the
high-pressure turbine is introduced,
wherein the first integrated part and the very-high-pressure turbine are connected
together on the same axis.
6. The steam turbine facility according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the second
integrated part is further integrated with the low-pressure turbine.
7. A steam turbine facility comprising a high-pressure turbine, an intermediate-pressure
turbine, and a low-pressure turbine,
wherein the high-pressure turbine is separated into a first high-pressure turbine
part on a high-temperature and high-pressure side and a second high-pressure turbine
part on a low-temperature and low-pressure side,
the intermediate-pressure turbine is separated into a first intermediate-pressure
turbine part on the high-temperature and high-pressure side and a second intermediate-pressure
turbine part on the low-temperature and low-temperature side,
the first high-pressure turbine part and the first intermediate-pressure turbine part
are integrated to form a first integrated part,
at least any one of the rotors and casings of steam-introduction-side turbines of
the first high-pressure turbine part and the first intermediate-pressure turbine part,
into which steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced, are formed from
Ni-based alloy, and
at least any one of the overall rotors and the overall casings of the turbines are
constructed by joining together a plurality of materials of rotor members or casing
members by welding.
8. The steam turbine facility according to claim 7, wherein the first integrated part,
the second high-pressure turbine, the second intermediate-pressure turbine, and the
low-pressure turbine are connected together on the same axis.
9. The steam turbine facility according to claim 7, wherein the second high-pressure
turbine, the second intermediate-pressure turbine, and the low-pressure turbine are
connected to form a connection structure,
the connection structure is connected on a different axis from the first integrated
part, and
the first integrated part is arranged at a position closer to a boiler than the connection
structure, the boiler superheating the steam introduced into the high-pressure turbine
and the intermediate-pressure turbine.
10. The steam turbine facility according to claim 7, further comprising an very-high-pressure
turbine into which steam having a higher pressure than the steam introduced into the
high-pressure turbine is introduced,
wherein the very-high-pressure turbine, the first integrated part, the second intermediate-pressure
turbine, and the low-pressure turbine are connected together on the same axis.
11. The steam turbine facility according to claim 9, further comprising an very-high-pressure
turbine into which steam having a higher pressure than the steam introduced into the
high-pressure turbine is introduced,
wherein the first integrated part and the very-high-pressure turbine are connected
together on the same axis.
12. The steam turbine facility according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the second
intermediate-pressure turbine part and the low-pressure turbine are integrated.
13. A steam turbine facility comprising a high-pressure turbine, an intermediate-pressure
turbine, and a low-pressure turbine,
wherein the turbines into which steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced
are connected together on the same axis,
the turbines into which steam with a temperature of less than 650°C are connected
together on the same axis different from that of the turbines into which the steam
with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced,
the turbines into which the steam with a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced
are arranged at positions closer to the boiler than the turbines into which the steam
with a temperature of less than 650°C is introduced, the boiler superheating the steam
introduced into the high-pressure turbine and the intermediate-pressure turbine,
at least any one of the rotors and casings of the turbines into which the steam with
a temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced are formed from Ni-based alloy, and
at least any one of the overall rotors and the overall casings of the turbines are
constructed by joining together a plurality of materials of rotor members or casing
members by welding.
14. A steam turbine facility comprising a high-pressure turbine, an intermediate-pressure
turbine, and a low-pressure turbine,
wherein at least the high-pressure turbine and the intermediate-pressure turbine are
integrated to form an integrated structure,
the integrated structure and the low-pressure turbine are connected together on the
same axis,
at least any one of the rotors and casings of the turbines into which steam with a
temperature of 650°C or higher is introduced are formed from Ni-based alloy, and
at least any one of the overall rotors and the overall casings of the turbines are
constructed by joining together a plurality of materials of rotor members or casing
members by welding.
15. The steam turbine facility according to claim 14, further comprising an very-high-pressure
turbine into which steam having a higher pressure than the steam introduced into the
high-pressure turbine is introduced,
wherein an integrated structure formed by integrating the very-high-pressure turbine
with the high-pressure turbine and the intermediate-pressure turbine is connected
to the low-pressure turbine on the same axis,
at least any one of the rotors and casings of the very-high-pressure turbine and the
high-pressure turbine are formed from Ni-based alloy, and
at least any one of the overall rotors and the overall casings of the turbines are
constructed by joining together a plurality of materials of rotor members or casing
members by welding.
16. The steam turbine facility according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the integrated structure
is further integrated with the low-pressure turbine.