Solve Your Most Challenging Steam Turbine and Repair Problems
The Leonardo DRS steam turbine team supports commercial power producers, steam turbine OEMs, and the U.S. Navy by developing new turbine designs, as well as redesigning, manufacturing, and upgrading old equipment to meet today’s efficiency and reliability standards.
In addition, Leonardo DRS offers on-site services including deployment supervision and specialty inspection services of critical operating equipment.
With a full array of engineering and design capabilities including computational fluid dynamics, rotor dynamics, acoustics, shock and vibrations analysis, and heat balance assessment, Leonardo DRS can solve any steam turbine issue you might encounter.
Steam Turbine Applications
Navy Nuclear Propulsion – Steam Turbine Generator Sets
Leonardo DRS is the premiere producer of reliable, high output electrical power generation for nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers. Our Turbine Generators are designed to generate maximum electrical power in the harshest surface and sub-surface environmental conditions with unmatched on-line sustainability.
Navy Nuclear Propulsion – Main Propulsion Turbines
Leonardo DRS Main Propulsion Turbines deliver mission-critical power through advanced, highly efficient propulsion solutions engineered for reliability in the most demanding maritime environments. Built for sustained, high-performance operations, these robust systems combine proven turbine technology with innovative design to maximize endurance and ensure operational readiness across a full spectrum of naval missions.
Custom Steam Turbine Solutions
Leonardo DRS delivers advanced custom steam turbine solutions engineered to meet the evolving demands of next-generation clean energy and mission-critical applications. Leveraging deep domain expertise and proven engineering excellence, these adaptable systems are tailored to optimize performance, maximize efficiency, and ensure long-term reliability. Designed for sustained, high-output operations in complex environments, Leonardo DRS turbines integrate robust architectures with innovative technologies to support resilient, energy-efficient power generation across a diverse range of platforms.
Engineering Design Capabilities
Custom Turbine Design
Leonardo DRS uses advanced engineering to tailor steam turbine systems to meet the precise requirements of naval and energy applications. Leveraging High Performance Computing (HPC) clusters, our engineers rapidly model, analyze, and optimize complex turbine designs through iterative, data-driven processes. This capability enables accelerated development cycles, enhanced performance, and superior efficiency. Backed by deep domain expertise and a commitment to innovation, Leonardo DRS provides robust, mission-ready turbine solutions designed for reliability, scalability, and sustained operation in demanding environments.
Turbine Analysis – Trusted Pedigree – Modern Design Tool Suite
Leonardo DRS provides comprehensive turbine analysis capabilities grounded in a trusted pedigree of delivering mission-critical solutions for naval and energy applications. Our engineering teams apply advanced steam path thermodynamic layout and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) optimization to maximize performance, efficiency, and operational durability. Leveraging a modern, fully integrated design tool suite, we execute detailed mechanical layout and analysis across all critical components—including rotors, diaphragms, casings, valves, buckets, bearings, and supporting structures. This end-to-end, data-driven approach enables Leonardo DRS to deliver highly reliable, high-performance turbine systems engineered for sustained operation in the most demanding environments.
System Integration
Leonardo DRS delivers comprehensive system integration capabilities for steam turbine design, combining advanced modeling, controls, and platform-level engineering to ensure seamless performance in demanding environments. Our approach incorporates Acoustic Analysis to predict and manage noise and vibration characteristics. We conduct rigorous shock, modal, and dynamic analyses to validate structural integrity and operational resilience.
Complementing these capabilities, Leonardo DRS develops fully customized advanced control systems leveraging Digital Signal Processing (DSP) to enable precise, responsive turbine operation. Through optimized system layout and carefully engineered interfaces with associated steam systems, we ensure efficient integration, enhanced reliability, and mission-ready performance.
Integration, Assembly and Test
Precision Assembly
Leonardo DRS delivers precision assembly capabilities that transform high-quality components from specialized partners into fully integrated, mission-ready turbine systems. Drawing on a proven heritage of manufacturing excellence and rigorous quality standards, our teams ensure exacting tolerances, seamless integration, and repeatable performance across every build.
At our new, state-of-the-art facility in Goose Creek, South Carolina, Leonardo DRS leverages modern manufacturing infrastructure, advanced tooling, and streamlined production processes to support efficient assembly and testing of complex turbine systems. This purpose-built environment enhances collaboration, accelerates delivery timelines, and reinforces our commitment to producing reliable, high-performance solutions for naval and energy applications.
Full System Validation – Test to Calculation
Leonardo DRS delivers comprehensive full-system validation, correlating test results directly to analytical predictions to ensure performance, accuracy, and mission readiness. Our rigorous approach verifies turbine operation under the most demanding marine and energy sector conditions, combining proven standards with advanced, flexible test infrastructure.
We conduct full power testing in accordance with American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Performance Test Code 6 (PTC-6), utilizing full steam mass flow rate and pressure capability to validate real-world performance. Our facilities enable detailed turbine load mapping and characterization across fully adjustable inlet and outlet steam conditions, as well as dynamic load scenarios, including full power transient testing.
Enhanced by acoustic testing and modular, reconfigurable test cells, Leonardo DRS provides a highly adaptable validation environment. This integrated test-to-calculation methodology ensures precise performance correlation, reduced program risk, and delivery of reliable, high-performance turbine systems ready for sustained operation in critical applications.
Life Cycle Support and Modernization
Leonardo DRS provides comprehensive lifecycle support and modernization services designed to sustain and enhance turbine system performance across decades of operation. Leveraging a proven track record in mission-critical environments, we deliver tailored upgrades, maintenance, and sustainment solutions that extend service life, improve efficiency, and ensure continued operational readiness. Through technology insertion, component refurbishment, and system-level modernization, Leonardo DRS enables customers to adapt to evolving requirements while reducing lifecycle costs and minimizing downtime. Our integrated support approach ensures reliable, high-performance turbine systems remain mission-ready and aligned with the demands of naval and energy applications.
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