CLASSIFICATION:
The steam turbines can be classified as follows:
1. In accordance to method of steam expansion:(a) Impulse (b) Reaction.
2. In accordance to direction of steam flow :(a) Axial (b) Radial (c) Tangential.
3. In accordance to Number of stages : (a) Single Stage (b) Multi Stage.
4. In accordance to Steam Exhaust conditions : (a) Condensing Type(b) Non Condensing
5. In accordance to pressure of steam : (a) High Pressure (b) Medium Pressure (c) Low Pressure.