What is the meaning of the critical speed of a turbine, and what are its effects on the shaft line

Answer Posted / surya kirna

the critical speed of a turbine is the spped at which the axial and radial vibrations of the turbine are matched with the axial and radial vibrations of the shaft of the turbine(even the total turbine). because of that the these two are in resonace with each other and causes the breakdown of the mechine.

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