For most turbomachinery engineers, optimization isn’t a new idea. It’s a critical part of their workflow that can’t be overlooked. But sometimes that crucial step isn’t easy to get to.
By Akshay Bagi, CAE Engineering Software Global Support Manager
Jun 2, 2026
For most turbomachinery engineers, optimization isn’t a new idea. It’s a critical part of their workflow that can’t be overlooked. But sometimes that crucial step isn’t easy to get to.
Low reaction stages are often used as control stages of steam turbines, ORC turbines, drive and rocket turbopump turbines. Some of the benefits of low reaction stages vs higher reaction stages are: