2.2.1 Turbine
rotors and discs are to be of forged steel. For carbon and carbon-manganese
steel forgings, the specified minimum tensile strength is to be selected
within the limits of 400 and 600 N/mm2 (41 and 61 kgf/mm2). For alloy steel rotor forgings, the specified minimum tensile
strength is to be selected within the limits of 500 and 800 N/mm2 (51
and 82 kgf/mm2). For discs and other alloy steel forgings,
the specified minimum tensile strength is to be selected within the
limits of 500 and 1000 N/mm2 (51 and 102 kgf/mm2).
2.2.2 For
alloy steels, details of the proposed chemical composition, heat treatment
and mechanical properties are to be submitted for approval.
2.2.3 When
it is proposed to use material of higher tensile strength, full details
are to be submitted for approval.