Abstract: A valve (8) is fitted into a channel arrangement having a first inner channel (1) which extends longitudinally carrying a first fluid. An outer channel (4) encloses channel (1) and is intended for the passage of a second fluid at a lower temperature. The valve assembly has at least two valves to control flow through the outer channel (4). The outer channel (4) is made up of two. U-shaped channel portions (12,13) each extending outwardly with regard to the inner channel (1). Each of the channels (12,13) has at least one of said first valves (9) to control fluid flow and the inner channel (1) may have another valve (10) to control it's flow.

Abstract: An arrangement to regulate the flow of steam extracted intermediately from a steam turbine and to induce a steam flow, between separate turbine parts, in a direction that is essentially axial with respect to the rotational direction of the turbine rotor. The steam turbine consists of two turbine parts separated by a partition wall and has an intermediate steam extraction outlet located between the first turbine part and the partition wall. Steam may pass between the two turbine parts through a passage, within the partition wall, having an externally controlled valve used to regulate the steam flow. The valve is configured to reduce the external force needed to control its position. Together, the valve and passage are configured to minimize the pressure loss and turbulence of the steam flow as it passes between the two turbine parts so that the steam flow pressure on the second turbine part is maximized.

Abstract: A shaft device for a valve, comprises a shaft supported in a bearing and extending into a relatively warm space, a sleeve provided between the shaft and the bearing, and cooling channels arranged in the border area between the shaft and the sleeve for cooling of the bearing, and wherein the axial length of the sleeve is longer than the axial length of the bearing.