Overview and Introduction to steam turbinesWhat is ENGINE (HEAT ENGINE)?The classification of heat engines.The classification of Internal Combustion Engines.The classifications of Combustion Engines.Steam turbine and types of steam turbine.Turbine applications:The first practical electricity generating system using a steam turbine (who and when?)Energy conversions in the electricity generation process.What are the thermal sources to raise steam for power generation?The advantages and disadvantages of steam turbine used in electricity generation.Major Parts:Turbine casing, rotor, blades, different types. The difference between impulse blades and reaction blades.Turbine efficiencyHow to calculate the turbine efficiency?The losses from various sources in steam turbines.