USING FLOWNEX AS A TOOL TO DEVELOP NEW ENGINEERING METHODS AND CORRELATIONS FOR STEAM TURBINE PERFORMANCE PREDICTION
This case study demonstrates the ability of Flownex® to be used as a tool to develop, test and implement new correlations and methods used in the prediction of steam turbine performance. Flownex® empowers the user to quickly carry out multiple tests and parameter studies, saving time and money.
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