Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #208 (Set 7)

In which type of turbine does a pressure drop exist through the fixed blades and the moving blades?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Reaction

Reaction turbines require continuous steam expansion across both fixed and moving rows, resulting in a distinct pressure drop through every blade passage, unlike impulse stages where expansion occurs strictly in stationary nozzles.

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