Intercooling in gas turbines

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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

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Intercooling in gas turbines Increases net output and thermal efficiency both

Pransi Modi:

5 years ago

B is correct option
Abhijeet Ghogare:

6 years ago

An intercooling regenerative cycle can increase the power output and the adiabatic thermal efficiency. This combination provides an increase in efficiency of about 12% and an increase in power output of about 30%,
Ishang Sharma:

6 years ago

No...thermal efficiency gets reduced...B is correct.

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