Steam turbines are among the oldest and most versatile prime mover technologies wherein the mechanical devices convert thermal energy contained in the steam to mechanical energy or electrical energy. The major components of a steam turbine are boiler (steam generator), condenser, turbine, feed pump, and a variety of auxiliary devices. As a turbine produces rotary motion, it is principally suited for driving electrical generators. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) in 2017, 20% of U.S. electricity was generated through nuclear power plants using steam turbines from nuclear fission. Steam turbines have been in application for more than 120 years as they replaced steam engines on account of their superior efficiencies and reduced costs. Coal is the primary source of energy used in powering these plants, which have raised many environmental concerns in today’s world. Therefore, most developed countries have started substituting coal-powered plants in steam turbines with more cleaner options, including renewable energy sources, gas, and fuel cells.
The focus of major steam turbine manufacturers such as Siemens and General Electric to develop CCPPs capable of meeting stringent government norms on carbon dioxide emission are expected to promote global steam turbine market growth during the forecast period. For instance, the 50Hz CHP CCPP steam turbine developed by Siemens is being used in the construction of the Lausward plant in Dusseldorf, Germany. This highly advanced CCPP technology would help in meeting the region’s power requirements by extracting about 300 MW heat to support the city's district heating system as well as achieve about 85% fuel efficiency.
Regional Insights
The Asia Pacific steam turbine market is expected to grow with the highest CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period, 2019–2026, owing to the presence of a large number of companies in the region. India’s total installed generation capacity is projected to increase from 154.7 GW in 2007 to 345.5 GW by 2040 on account of rapid industrialization and urbanization across the region. China is considered to have the most diverse industrial production sector across the globe. For instance, China’s industrial output expanded to reach around 6.6% in 2017, as compared to 6% in 2016.
North America is the second largest market for steam turbines and is expected to grow at CAGR of 2.9% during the forecast period, owing to the substantial demand for power and energy. Moreover, power generation companies in the region are heavily investing in renewable energy sources instead of traditional sources, which is fuelling the industrial steam turbine market growth further. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, approximately 4,034 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) (or 4.03 trillion kWh) of electricity was generated in 2017 at utility-scale facilities in the U.S. Thus, the increasing use of electricity in various industrial sectors is projected to drive regional market growth.
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Europe is experiencing sluggish growth due to the declining use of coal for power generation. For instance, in January 2018, the U.K government announced plans to cease electricity generation in coal plants. Three plants have already been shut down in 2016, whereas most of them are expected to halt operations by 2022 due to new pollution standards.
The Middle East has started resorting to the use of combined cycle power plants (CCPPs) technology for power generation. Thus, the growing need for gas and steam turbines in CCPP technology is expected to surge the demand for steam turbines in coming years. This transition towards the use of CCPPs for power generation in the Middle East is justified by the large project involving the construction of three new CCPPs, each with eight H-class gas turbines from Siemens. This massive project is expected to boost Egypt’s power generation capacity by 45%, which, in turn, is projected to drive the growth of the Middle East steam turbine market.
South America is expected to hold a substantial market share during the forecast period, 2019–2026. Sudden economic growth and ever-increasing population are expected to drive the demand for electricity in coming years. In order to meet this growing demand, production capacity is required to be expanded across the region. The use of steam turbines, mainly through combined-cycle power plants, has become the primary option for countries in South America. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Brazil generates the third-highest amount of electricity in the Americas. Additionally, in 2016, Brazil installed an electricity generation capacity of 137 gigawatts (GW) and generated 560 billion kilowatt hours of electricity.
Segment Insights
The global steam turbine market can be segmented by type, application, and region.
On the basis of type, the market can be bifurcated into condensing and non-condensing. The condensing steam turbines segment is expected to hold the largest share of the global steam turbine market. These turbines are of bleed-cum-extraction condensing type as it is mandatory to have both the bleed and controlled extraction steam from the condensing turbines. One of the major advantages of a condensing steam turbine is that it is flexible with the ability to regulate output as per the changing need. Condensing steam turbines generate maximum power and electricity from steam supply and boiler fuel. However, the power output of these turbines is sensitive to ambient conditions. Extraction steam turbines are most commonly used in thermal power plants. In August 2016, Siemens delivered and installed two SST-800 steam turbines in a pulp factory in Ortigueira, Brazil to supply electricity and process steam.
Steam turbines are well suited for medium and large-scale industrial processes in dozens of institutional applications. They are an integral part of a number of industries such as power & utility generation, marine, industrial, and others. Steam turbines are extensively used in an array of industries such as chemical, sugar mills, oil & gas, waste plants, and others as they offer high efficiency in terms of power generation. In the marine industry, turbine generators are a popular source of clean power generation on ships as they don’t use any sort of diesel or heavy oil. Steam is an easily available, environment-friendly, and affordable form of fuel on ships for power production.
Steam Turbine Market Segmentation
By Type
By Application
Regions Covered:
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Latin America
MEA
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