Which mechanism reduces thermal efficiency when steam turbine blades accumulate moisture?

💡 Explanation

When steam turbine blades accumulate moisture, water droplet impingement causes erosion because liquid water absorbs kinetic energy from the steam, reducing the steam's ability to do work and therefore lowering efficiency. Therefore, blade erosion results, rather than boundary layer increase, speed reduction, or condenser effects which are secondary consequences.

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