Turbine Steam-Consumption Calculator ==================================== Version 2.1 January 6, 2002 Copyright(C) Wayne Jayes & Harvey Wilson http://www.sugartech.co.za http://www.katmarsoftware.com +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | | To install the program run Turbine_Setup.exe | | | | After installation use Start | Programs | Turbine to run. | | | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ CATALOGUING CATEGORY ==================== Engineering and Scientific TARGET AUDIENCE =============== Mechanical or chemical engineers and technicians in the chemical, food, petrochemical and utility industries. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION =================== Short Description :- Calculate turbine steam consumption and exhaust steam conditions. Full Description :- Calculate the steam consumption for a turbine of known power and efficiency. Required data are inlet steam pressure and temperature, and exhaust pressure. Program will determine steam consumption and outlet steam conditions. Steam properties are built in. A wide variety of units of measure are included. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS =================== O/S : Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000 or later DISK SPACE : Approx 0.5 MB LIST OF FILES (After installation) ============= The complete Turbine package consists of the following files :- Turbine.exe The main executable file pad_file.htm The program description in PAD format for browsers pad_file.xml Description for automatic processing by web sites file_id.diz Description in old web site format Turbine.hlp The help file ReadMe.txt Brief description and distribution details Turbine.ini Holds the last selection of units unins*.* Information for uninstalling program INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ========================= This program is distributed as a single zipped file with the name Turbine.zip (or possibly TurbinNN.zip where NN is the version number). Copy the ZIP file to a temporary directory (folder) and unzip it into the same folder. This will produce two files - This ReadMe.txt file and the Turbine_Setup.exe installation file. Run the Turbine_Setup.exe file. This will install the program into the \Program Files\Turbine directory, although you can select where you want to install it to. After installation the program will appear in your menu structure as Start | Programs | Turbine. OPERATING INSTRUCTION ===================== The program is virtually self evident to use, but instructions are available by clicking the "Help" button when the program is running. NEW IN THIS VERSION =================== Version 2.1 extends the allowable range of steam pressures and gives more details on the exhaust steam conditions. LICENSE CONDITIONS ================== This is a copyrighted program. However, it can be used and distributed free of cost. The only condition of use is that you accept that you use it entirely at your own risk. The program authors give no guarantee that the program is fit for any purpose, and disclaim all liabilities, whether direct or consequential. There is no guarantee of backup or support, but where possible we will help with any problems arising in the installation or use of the program. Please direct queries to "turbine@sugartech.co.za" When you run the program you will see a banner displaying adverts. These adverts are built into the software and are never downloaded from the internet. The program will never link your computer to the internet automatically. The links to the distributors' web sites will only open your browser if you click them. DISTRIBUTION ============ This program may be distributed via floppy disk, CD, web site or any other medium. No charge may be made for the supply of this program to anyone. If you were charged for your copy, please let us know. When distributing this program, please distribute it as the single ZIP file containing the Turbine_Setup.exe and ReadMe.txt files.