noun. a steam engine releasing exhaust steam to the atmosphere rather than condensing it to hot feedwater.

What is meant by non-condensing?

adjective. 1Not involving the condensation of steam; specifically designating a steam engine in which the steam on leaving the cylinder is not fed into a condenser but is either reused in some other way, or discharged into the atmosphere. 2That does not undergo or cause condensation.

What is the difference between a condensing and non-condensing turbine?

There are two different classifications of Combined Heat and Power Steam Turbines; condensing and non-condensing. In a condensing turbine, steam expands below atmospheric pressure (vacuum pressure). ... However, they are typically more expensive than non-condensing turbines because of the required condenser.