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When a turbine is in operation, a rotor position micrometer is used to determine any change in rotor __________.

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When a turbine is in operation, a rotor position micrometer is used to determine any change in rotor __________.

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• Axial vs. radial movement of a turbine rotor • What a micrometer actually contacts or references during operation • How rotor movement is monitored relative to fixed reference points like casing or probe body

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• Think about the physical direction of thrust movement in a turbine and which direction is most critical to measure during operation. • Ask yourself: does the micrometer care about the outer casing position, or about its own fixed measuring point relative to the rotor? • Consider which kind of movement (axial or radial) would be more likely measured with other instruments, such as vibration or bearing clearance indicators.

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• Identify whether axial movement (along the shaft) or radial movement (toward/away from center) is typically associated with thrust and end-float issues. • Decide whether the micrometer reading is taken relative to the micrometer body itself or relative to the casing. • Confirm which combination of direction of movement and reference point best matches how a rotor position micrometer is mounted and used.

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Question 1 of 20

When a turbine is in operation, a rotor position micrometer is used to determine any change in rotor __________.

radial position relative to the micrometer

axial position relative to the micrometer

axial position relative to the casing

radial position relative to the casing

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Question 1 / 205eccefa0bacbc34ba4d4709d

Question 1 of 205eccefa0bacbc34ba4d4709d

When a turbine is in operation, a rotor position micrometer is used to determine any change in rotor __________.

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When a turbine is in operation, a rotor position micrometer is used to determine any change in rotor __________.

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