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7. Sketch the schematic arrangement of open cycle gas turbine plant and name the components.
10. Why is the maximum cycle temperature of gas turbine plant much lower than that of diesel power
plant?
With a neat sketch explain the working of a simple constant pressure gas turbine. Mention its
advantages and disadvantages. (16)
8. (a) With help of a block diagram explain the main components of a open cycle gas turbine power
plant.
(8) (b) Give the classification of gas turbine power plants. (8)
9. (a) Give the advantages and disadvantages of open cycle gas turbine power plant. (8)
(b) A simple open cycle gas turbine plant works between the pressures of 1 bar and 6 bar and
temperatures of 300 K and 1023 K. The calorific value of the fuel used is 42 MJ/kg. Find : (i) Airfuel ratio
(ii) Thermal efficiency of the plant if the mechanical and generating efficiencies are 95% and 97%
respectively. Assume air flow = 20 kg/s and compression and expansion are isentropic.
Q.23 Give the classification of gas turbine. Explain working of open cycle gas turbine with line sketch
diagram.
Q.24 Compare the gas turbine and steam turbine. Explain the working of closed cycle gas turbine on p-v
and T-s diagram.
Q.25 Explain the closed cycle gas turbine with intercooling process with the help of line sketch and T-s
diagram.
Q.26 Explain the closed cycle gas turbine with reheating process with the help of line sketch and T-s
diagram.
Q.27 Explain the closed cycle gas turbine with regenerative process with the help of line sketch and T-s
diagram.
Q.28 Draw the p-v and T-s diagram for actual Brayton cycle. Compare the open cycle gas turbine and
closed cycle gas turbine.
Q.29 Derive the efficiency equation of Brayton cycle. State the used of gas turbine.
Q.31 Write a short note on gas turbine blade cooling and gas turbine materials
Q.32 Write a short note on protective coating and lubricating system of gas turbine.
Q.33 Write a short note on starting and ignition systems of gas turbine
6. a) Why is the back work ratio of gas Turbine plant much higher compared
to that of a steam turbine plant? 4
b) What are the advantages of using Helium as working medium instead of
air in a closed cycle gas turbine plant? 4
c) A closed cycle gas turbine plant with two stages of compressors with
perfect intercooling and a single stage turbine is to be designed for
maximum specific work output. Prove that the overall pressure ratio to be
used for the above mentioned condition is given by
where symbols have their usual meanings. 12
7. a) State the basic requirements of a Gas Turbine Combustion chamber.
Describe a Gas Turbine Combustion Chamber with a neat sketch. 8
b) A gas turbine power plant of 12 MW capacity works on closed cycle using
air as working medium. The pressure ratio is 4.3, the temperature of air at
the inlet of the compressor is 300k and maximum temperature in the cycle
is 960k.
Q.16 Draw Schematic diagram of simple gas turbine power plant. State various application of Gas
turbine Power Plant.
Q.17 List out the various components of Gas Turbine Power Plant. Explain function of each component
in brief