How Steam Turbines Generate More Power

In a steam turbine power plant, power generation typically increases when you raise the steam inlet pressure, steam inlet temperature, or steam mass flow rate. In most industrial setups, the steam flow rate is determined by the factory's process demand and usually cannot be changed significantly. That's why improving power output often comes down to increasing the steam's pressure and temperature.

Choosing a boiler that delivers steam at higher pressure and with superheating—beyond the bare minimum required for operations—can make a noticeable difference in the turbine's performance. While a higher-pressure boiler may slightly increase fuel consumption, the additional electricity produced generally offsets this extra cost.