How does pressure ratio and intercooling affect gas turbine performance?

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The performance of gas turbines is significantly influenced by the pressure ratio and temperature constraints, directly affecting thermal efficiency and net-work output. Implementing a two-stage compression system with intercooling enhances performance by reducing the work required for compression, thereby improving overall efficiency. This approach allows for higher pressure ratios without excessive temperature increases, optimizing the gas turbine's operational capabilities. Understanding these factors is crucial for maximizing gas turbine efficiency in engineering applications.

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  • Gas turbine thermodynamics
  • Pressure ratio calculations
  • Two-stage compression systems
  • Intercooling principles
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Hey Mech Eng Forum, I'm currently examining the performance on gas turbine and wondering:

How is the performance of gas turbines (Primarily thermal efficiency and net-work output) influenced by the pressure ratio and temperature constraints? Additionally, what is the benefit of 2 stage compression with intercooling?

Thanks!
 
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roberto t said:
Hey Mech Eng Forum, I'm currently examining the performance on gas turbine and wondering:

How is the performance of gas turbines (Primarily thermal efficiency and net-work output) influenced by the pressure ratio and temperature constraints? Additionally, what is the benefit of 2 stage compression with intercooling?

Thanks!
Welcome to the PF, Roberto. :smile:
 
BTW, this sounds a bit like a schoolwork problem. What is the context of your questions? And what reading have you done on this subject so far? Can you post links to that reading?
 

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