William P. Sanders, prominent expert in the field of steam turbines, brings the information and expertise of his seminars to this long-awaited practical approach to steam turbine maintenance and repair. This authoritative guide affords anyone seeking information on turbine steam path maintenance and repair a complete and focused working knowledge of the subject?from the experienced engineer to industry lay person. The reader of this book will be able to: ? Identify the type and severity of any damage ? Suggest possible cause of damage ? Indicate the most appropriate corrective actions available With thought-provoking examples, numerous photographs and figures, and an excellent simplification of a complicated topic, Turbine Steam Path Maintenance and Repair, Volume 1 is sure to be an invaluable resource readers turn to many times during their careers Contents: ? Considerations of a turbine steam path maintenance strategy ? Steam path component alignment and stage spatial requirements ? Steam path damage induced by water ? Operational events giving rise to steam path damage ? Steam path damage and deterioration from material property degradation ? Steam path damage and deterioration from the deposition of contaminants