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Ljungstrom Turbine

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The Ljungstrom turbine is a steam turbine also known as the STAL turbine, named for its manufacturer, Svenska Turbinfabriks Aktiebolaget Ljungstrom (STAL). Since its invention the design has been used in a wide range of applications, from power plants to large vessels, including the supertanker Seawise Giant. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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TRL 9: Actual System Proven in Operational Environment 1
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1. Wikipedia: Ljungstrom turbine
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