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Wet compression ads power, flexibility to aeroderivative GTs

Authors :
Jolly, Sanjeev
Cloyd, Scott
Hinrichs, James
Source :
Power. May, 2005, Vol. 149 Issue 4, p52, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Excessive heat generated by compression in gas turbines damages inner parts. In order to overcome this, water is sprayed in droplets into inlet duct before the air enters into turbine, which lowers the ambient temperature in turbines, and increases power generation.

Subjects

Subjects :
Gas-turbines -- Usage
Gas-turbines -- Maintenance and repair
Coolant -- Usage
Electric utilities -- Production processes
Business
Engineering and manufacturing industries

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00325929
Volume :
149
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Power
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
edsgcl.144696892

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