Intercooling in gas turbines
A. Decreases net output but increases thermal efficiency
B. Increases net output but decreases thermal efficiency
C. Decreases net output and thermal efficiency both
D. Increases net output and thermal efficiency both
Answer: Option D
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Intercooling in gas turbines Increases net output and thermal efficiency bothThis Question Belongs to Mechanical Engineering >> Compressors, Gas Turbines And Jet Engines
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