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Research & development
Through its own initiatives and through
tie-ups with Politecnico di Milano, FTM has deployed programs for
testing and fine-tuning
of various new designs that promise a greater adoption of renewable
resources for power generation. Some of these are outlined below:
3D stator blading: FTM
has
initiated truly 3D blade design that increases the overall efficiency
of the turbine with little or no increase in costs. The 3D stator
modeling of the HP and IP blades allow for a greater control on fluid
flow which allow for a more complete harnessing of the energy.
Integral Shrouding: when
compared
to the earlier practice of utilizing riveted blades, the integral
shrouding provides a superior insulation thereby reducing leakages.
Diffuse development:
utilised in
both steam and hydro turbines, the exhaust casings comprise a critical
component of the prime mover in power plants. With a more refined
diffuser, the efficiency of the turbine is increased by up to 5%. A
significant improvement since being the last stage in the energy
conversion, this improvement provides a corresponding increase in
overall efficiency of the power plant.
Fluid dynamics: the
study of fluid dynamics is providing constant insights into efficiency
development areas.
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