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What is the primary function of the compressor section in a gas turbine?
What is the primary function of the compressor section in a gas turbine?
What is the approximate temperature of the air after compression in a gas turbine?
What is the approximate temperature of the air after compression in a gas turbine?
What is the purpose of the dilution air in the combustion chamber?
What is the purpose of the dilution air in the combustion chamber?
What happens to the pressure of the gases as they enter the power turbine?
What happens to the pressure of the gases as they enter the power turbine?
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What is the primary purpose of the combustion chamber in a gas turbine?
What is the primary purpose of the combustion chamber in a gas turbine?
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What is the purpose of the power turbine in a gas turbine?
What is the purpose of the power turbine in a gas turbine?
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What is a major drawback of adding intercoolers, regenerators, and/or reheaters to a gas turbine?
What is a major drawback of adding intercoolers, regenerators, and/or reheaters to a gas turbine?
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What is a characteristic of aero-derivative gas turbines?
What is a characteristic of aero-derivative gas turbines?
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What is an advantage of heavy-duty gas turbines over aero-derivative gas turbines?
What is an advantage of heavy-duty gas turbines over aero-derivative gas turbines?
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What is a common use of gas turbines in industrial applications?
What is a common use of gas turbines in industrial applications?
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What is the purpose of a power turbine in an aero-derivative gas turbine?
What is the purpose of a power turbine in an aero-derivative gas turbine?
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What is a characteristic of base loading in power generation?
What is a characteristic of base loading in power generation?
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What is an advantage of aero-derivative gas turbines in certain applications?
What is an advantage of aero-derivative gas turbines in certain applications?
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What is a difference between aero-derivative and heavy-duty gas turbines?
What is a difference between aero-derivative and heavy-duty gas turbines?
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What is the purpose of external combustors in heavy-duty gas turbines?
What is the purpose of external combustors in heavy-duty gas turbines?
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What is one advantage of using gas turbines in offshore applications?
What is one advantage of using gas turbines in offshore applications?
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Why are gas turbines not usually suitable for low-power applications?
Why are gas turbines not usually suitable for low-power applications?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason for the high manufacturing costs of gas turbines?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the high manufacturing costs of gas turbines?
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Which type of fuel can be used in gas turbines?
Which type of fuel can be used in gas turbines?
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Why is the ability to start rapidly an important advantage for gas turbines in backup power generation?
Why is the ability to start rapidly an important advantage for gas turbines in backup power generation?
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What is one disadvantage of gas turbines compared to other types of internal combustion engines?
What is one disadvantage of gas turbines compared to other types of internal combustion engines?
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In comparison to other internal combustion engines, why is a gas turbine considered less suitable for low-power applications?
In comparison to other internal combustion engines, why is a gas turbine considered less suitable for low-power applications?
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Why are gas turbines especially suitable for offshore applications?
Why are gas turbines especially suitable for offshore applications?
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What is a significant disadvantage of gas turbines compared to other internal combustion engines?
What is a significant disadvantage of gas turbines compared to other internal combustion engines?
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What characteristic of gas turbines makes them less responsive to changes in load demand compared to other internal combustion engines?
What characteristic of gas turbines makes them less responsive to changes in load demand compared to other internal combustion engines?
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Why is the ability to start rapidly essential for gas turbines in backup power generation?
Why is the ability to start rapidly essential for gas turbines in backup power generation?
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What is the primary reason for gas turbines being less suitable for low-power applications?
What is the primary reason for gas turbines being less suitable for low-power applications?
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What is the purpose of the combustion section in a gas turbine?
What is the purpose of the combustion section in a gas turbine?
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Why does the temperature of the air increase during compression in a gas turbine?
Why does the temperature of the air increase during compression in a gas turbine?
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What is the function of the dilution air in a gas turbine combustion chamber?
What is the function of the dilution air in a gas turbine combustion chamber?
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Why are the pressures and temperatures quoted in the text only approximations?
Why are the pressures and temperatures quoted in the text only approximations?
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What happens to the temperature of the gases as they pass through the power turbine in a gas turbine?
What happens to the temperature of the gases as they pass through the power turbine in a gas turbine?
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What drives the external load, such as an electrical generator, in a gas turbine system?
What drives the external load, such as an electrical generator, in a gas turbine system?
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What is the primary reason why gas turbines are not used in low-power applications?
What is the primary reason why gas turbines are not used in low-power applications?
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What is the main advantage of using aero-derivative gas turbines in offshore applications?
What is the main advantage of using aero-derivative gas turbines in offshore applications?
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What is the primary purpose of the combustion gases in a gas turbine?
What is the primary purpose of the combustion gases in a gas turbine?
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of heavy-duty gas turbines?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of heavy-duty gas turbines?
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What is the primary purpose of intercoolers, regenerators, and/or reheaters in a gas turbine?
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What is a common use of gas turbines in industrial applications?
What is a common use of gas turbines in industrial applications?
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What is an advantage of aero-derivative gas turbines over reciprocating engines of the same power rating?
What is an advantage of aero-derivative gas turbines over reciprocating engines of the same power rating?
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What is the primary purpose of the generator in a gas turbine?
What is the primary purpose of the generator in a gas turbine?
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Why are gas turbines used in peak power generation?
Why are gas turbines used in peak power generation?
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In a single shaft gas turbine arrangement, which components are mounted on the same shaft?
In a single shaft gas turbine arrangement, which components are mounted on the same shaft?
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What is the primary purpose of the high-pressure turbine in a dual shaft gas turbine design?
What is the primary purpose of the high-pressure turbine in a dual shaft gas turbine design?
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Why is a single-shaft gas turbine arrangement mechanically simpler than a two-shaft arrangement?
Why is a single-shaft gas turbine arrangement mechanically simpler than a two-shaft arrangement?
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What is the role of a reducing gear in a single shaft gas turbine system?
What is the role of a reducing gear in a single shaft gas turbine system?
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What is the difference in the connection of the load between the single shaft layouts shown in Figure 5a and Figure 5b?
What is the difference in the connection of the load between the single shaft layouts shown in Figure 5a and Figure 5b?
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What is the primary function of the low-pressure turbine in a dual shaft gas turbine design?
What is the primary function of the low-pressure turbine in a dual shaft gas turbine design?
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What is the main advantage of the dual-shaft arrangement in a gas turbine system?
What is the main advantage of the dual-shaft arrangement in a gas turbine system?
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Why is the open cycle gas turbine system considered simple?
Why is the open cycle gas turbine system considered simple?
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What is a major advantage of closed cycle gas turbine systems?
What is a major advantage of closed cycle gas turbine systems?
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Why does the closed cycle gas turbine system require cooling water?
Why does the closed cycle gas turbine system require cooling water?
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What is a significant disadvantage of the open cycle compared to the closed cycle gas turbine systems?
What is a significant disadvantage of the open cycle compared to the closed cycle gas turbine systems?
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Which design feature allows closed cycle systems to use higher pressures throughout the cycle?
Which design feature allows closed cycle systems to use higher pressures throughout the cycle?
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What is the primary function of the high-pressure turbine in a dual shaft gas turbine design?
What is the primary function of the high-pressure turbine in a dual shaft gas turbine design?
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Why is the load usually connected at the power turbine end in a single shaft gas turbine arrangement?
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What is the primary purpose of having two vertical combustors in a single shaft gas turbine?
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What is a significant drawback of using a two-shaft gas turbine arrangement compared to a single shaft arrangement?
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In a single shaft gas turbine system, what is the primary role of the reducing gear?
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What differentiates the load placement in Figure 5a from Figure 5b in a single shaft gas turbine layout?
What differentiates the load placement in Figure 5a from Figure 5b in a single shaft gas turbine layout?
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What is the primary advantage of the dual-shaft arrangement in a gas turbine system?
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What is the primary disadvantage of the open cycle gas turbine system?
What is the primary disadvantage of the open cycle gas turbine system?
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In a closed cycle gas turbine system, what is the purpose of the regenerator?
In a closed cycle gas turbine system, what is the purpose of the regenerator?
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What is an advantage of using a closed cycle gas turbine system over an open cycle system?
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What is a characteristic of the working fluid in a closed cycle gas turbine system?
What is a characteristic of the working fluid in a closed cycle gas turbine system?
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What is a disadvantage of closed cycle gas turbine systems?
What is a disadvantage of closed cycle gas turbine systems?
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What component of a gas turbine installation helps in decreasing the air inlet temperature?
What component of a gas turbine installation helps in decreasing the air inlet temperature?
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In colder climates, where might a gas turbine unit be located?
In colder climates, where might a gas turbine unit be located?
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What purpose does the enclosure serve in a gas turbine installation?
What purpose does the enclosure serve in a gas turbine installation?
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Why does some air intake incorporate special cooling systems?
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What is the primary function of the air intake in a gas turbine installation?
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What purpose does the exhaust system serve in a gas turbine installation?
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What is the purpose of a waste heat recovery heat exchanger in a gas turbine?
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What is the primary function of the fuel gas system in a gas turbine?
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What is the purpose of a reducing gear in a gas turbine?
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Why are anti-icing systems necessary in some gas turbines?
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What is the purpose of a steam injection system in a gas turbine?
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What is the purpose of a water wash system in a gas turbine?
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What is the primary function of a reducing gear in a gas turbine system?
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What is the purpose of a steam injection system in a gas turbine?
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Why are anti-icing systems important in gas turbines?
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What is the role of a water wash system in a gas turbine?
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What is the primary function of the lube oil system in a gas turbine?
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Why must both the intake and exhaust operate with the lowest possible pressure drop in a gas turbine system?
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What is the primary purpose of the intake plenum in a gas turbine installation?
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What is a common feature of buildings or enclosures that house gas turbines in colder climates?
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What is the primary purpose of the exhaust system in a gas turbine installation?
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Why do some air intakes incorporate special cooling systems?
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What is a common component of buildings or enclosures that house gas turbines?
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What is a benefit of using gas turbines in colder climates?
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What is the primary factor that affects the power rating of a gas turbine?
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Which of the following methods is most commonly used to improve the efficiency of the basic gas turbine cycle?
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How is the thermal efficiency of a gas turbine calculated?
How is the thermal efficiency of a gas turbine calculated?
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What is the role of the heat exchanger in the regeneration process?
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What is the maximum efficiency a modern gas turbine can achieve in simple cycle mode?
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What is the primary limitation of the open cycle gas turbine system?
What is the primary limitation of the open cycle gas turbine system?
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What is the primary advantage of using intercooling in a gas turbine arrangement?
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What is the effect of reheating in a gas turbine plant?
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What is a benefit of using regeneration combined with intercooling in a gas turbine?
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What type of heat exchanger is used for intercooling in a gas turbine arrangement?
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What is the purpose of reheating in a gas turbine plant?
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What is a disadvantage of using high-pressure ratio compressors in a gas turbine?
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What is a primary disadvantage of using a high-pressure ratio compressor in a gas turbine system?
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How does intercooling affect the specific volume of the air in a gas turbine system?
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What is one of the benefits of combining intercooling with regeneration in a gas turbine setup?
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In a gas turbine arrangement, what is the purpose of reheating the gases between stages?
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What drives the steam turbine in many combined cycle or cogeneration systems integrated with gas turbines?
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Why is utilizing the exhaust heat of a gas turbine important in combined cycle or cogeneration systems?
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What is the primary reason for the reduced necessity of cycle improvements in modern gas turbines?
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Which cycle improvement method increases the temperature of compressed air before combustion?
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What method is used to calculate the fuel energy rate in gas turbines?
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What is the main limitation of using high-pressure ratio compressors in a gas turbine?
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What is the primary function of intercoolers, regenerators, and/or reheaters in a gas turbine system?
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What is the primary advantage of closed cycle gas turbine systems?
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What is the purpose of the diffuser in a centrifugal compressor?
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What percentage of the energy provided by fuel does a compressor use in a gas turbine?
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In what direction does the air move inside an axial compressor?
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What is the main advantage of a multi-stage centrifugal compressor over a single-stage one?
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What effect do fixed blades between rows of moving blades have on the air inside an axial compressor?
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Why are axial compressors preferred in the majority of large gas turbines?
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What percentage of the energy provided by the fuel is used by the compressor in a gas turbine?
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What is the main difference between centrifugal and axial compressors?
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Why are axial compressors preferred in the majority of large gas turbines?
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What is the primary purpose of dilution air in the combustion chamber of a gas turbine?
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What type of combustor uses a single concentric flame tube?
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What percentage of the air entering the combustor is mixed with the fuel in the flame tube as combustion air?
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What is the main function of the combustion chamber in a gas turbine?
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What is the main advantage of an annular combustor design?
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What is the main difference between can-annular and annular combustors?
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What purpose do the interconnecting pipes serve in a can-annular combustor?
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How many combustors in a can-annular arrangement have igniter elements?
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What is a significant disadvantage of the can combustor design in gas turbines?
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What is a unique feature of reverse flow can combustors in gas turbines?
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Which statement best describes the behavior of air in the external casing of a single can combustor?
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In heavy-duty industrial machines, where are the cans of a can combustor typically arranged?
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What is a significant difference between can-annular and annular combustors in gas turbines?
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What is the primary role of dilution air in a gas turbine combustor?
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What is the main benefit of using aero-derivative gas turbines in offshore applications?
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Which of the following statements best describes intercooling in a gas turbine system?
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What is the purpose of a power turbine in an aero-derivative gas turbine?
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Which of the following is a difference between aero-derivative and heavy-duty gas turbines?
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How does a combustor in a gas turbine achieve heating of the compressed air?
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What is the temperature range of the combustion flame in a gas turbine combustor?
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What is a unique advantage of annular combustion chambers in aircraft engines?
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Which aspect of the can combustor design minimizes problems associated with non-uniform outlet temperatures?
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How is the combustion air supplied to the can combustor in the external reverse flow design?
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What is the significance of having only two combustors with igniter elements in a can-annular combustor?
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What type of material are conventional gas turbine nozzles cast with?
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Why are gas turbine blades usually replaced at fixed intervals?
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What is the main function of blade cooling in gas turbines?
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In axial-flow turbines, what is the function of the nozzles?
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What distinguishes power turbines from compressors in a gas turbine system?
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Which statement is true regarding power turbines operating at high temperatures?
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What is the purpose of replacing turbine blades at fixed intervals?
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What is the advantage of using ceramic components in turbine blades?
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What is the material used to cast conventional nozzles?
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What percentage of the power from the hot gases is used to drive the compressor?
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What is the primary function of the nozzles in an axial-flow turbine?
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What is the primary difference between impulse and reaction turbines?
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What is the primary reason for the high blade loads in power turbines?
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What is a characteristic of the stages in an axial-flow turbine?
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What is the purpose of the rotating blades in an axial-flow turbine?
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What is the purpose of the acceleration fuel flow schedule in a gas turbine control system?
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What is monitored in a gas turbine control system to detect excessive vibration?
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What is the purpose of the automatic emergency trip system in a gas turbine control system?
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What is the purpose of the operator interface in a gas turbine control system?
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What is protected against by the protective devices in a gas turbine control system?
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What is the purpose of the instrumentation in a gas turbine control system?
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What type of fuel system does the dual-shaft gas turbine control system configuration vary according to?
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Which component in the system establishes a speed reference setting in the reset mechanism?
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What is the purpose of the reset mechanism in the governor?
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What role do override trims play in the governor reset mechanism?
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What is the function of the metering valve positioner in the system?
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What is the role of the pressure regulator in the gas fired system?
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What parameter is continuously monitored and controlled for a gas turbine using vibration sensors?
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In a gas turbine control system, acceleration fuel flow schedule is based on the rise in _____________.
In a gas turbine control system, acceleration fuel flow schedule is based on the rise in _____________.
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What is the main purpose of the operator interface in a gas turbine control system?
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What system is automatically initiated when there is an increase in demand for power in a gas turbine setup?
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Which of the following would be a cause for the automatic shutdown of a gas turbine due to protection systems?
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What is the primary role of an emergency trip system in a gas turbine control setup?
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What is the function of the reset mechanism in the governor of a gas turbine control system?
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What is the primary purpose of the fuel metering valve in a gas turbine control system?
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How does the governor system respond to changes in engine speed in a gas turbine control system?
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What is the role of the pressure regulator in the gas fired system of a gas turbine?
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What is the purpose of the override trims applied on the governor reset mechanism in a gas turbine control system?
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What is the effect of an error signal in the governor of a gas turbine control system?
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What is the primary factor affecting the efficiency and power output of a gas turbine?
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Why is an increase in turbine inlet temperature beneficial for gas turbine efficiency?
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In gas turbine design, what is the main focus in order to achieve high efficiency in the cycle?
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What is a key consideration when determining the maximum power achievable by a gas turbine?
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When might a user be inclined to accept higher maintenance costs in a gas turbine system?
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Why is operating at maximum power not preferred for base load operation in a gas turbine system?
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What is the unit of measurement for heat rate in a gas turbine?
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What is the effect of decreasing inlet air temperature on the power produced by a gas turbine?
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What is the power output of the gas turbine at an ambient air temperature of 45°C?
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What is the relationship between the power produced by a gas turbine and the mass airflow?
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What is the purpose of using heat exchangers in gas turbines?
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What is the rated power at standard conditions of 15°C?
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What is the primary factor in determining efficiency and power in a gas turbine?
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What is the typical efficiency range of a simple cycle gas turbine?
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What is the maximum power that can be achieved in a gas turbine a function of?
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What is the primary advantage of combined cycle applications in gas turbine plants?
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Why is maximum power not desirable for base load operation?
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What is the tradeoff often used for peak power generation?
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What is the primary factor that affects the power output of a gas turbine?
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What is the unit of measurement for heat rate input in a gas turbine?
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At what inlet air temperature is the power output of the gas turbine approximately 12 000 kW?
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What is the effect of decreasing inlet air temperature on the mass airflow through the engine?
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What is the relationship between the power produced by a gas turbine and the mass flow?
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What is the rated power of the gas turbine at standard conditions of 15°C?
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