Effect of turbine blades on steam direction Statement: The turbine blades do not change the direction of steam issuing from the nozzle. Decide whether the statement is correct.

ConceptMoving blades are designed to deflect (change the direction of) the absolute steam velocity to extract momentum and produce torque. In impulse and reaction stages, the exit direction differs from the nozzle exit direction.

ThereforeThe statement is incorrect.

Final AnswerFalse