Exhibition Part 2
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The turbine converts steam energy into motion
Steam enters the turbine, which consists of several parts. The turbine rotor rotates at a speed of 3000 revolutions per minute. It is firmly connected to the generator.
The individual parts of the turbine vary in size.
The blades in the outer sections are over 1 metre long.
The turbine rotor can be over 30 metres long and must be balanced to the nearest millimetre.