Mechanical energy in a simple gas turbine
Multiple choice questionnaire
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which component(s) of a gas turbine put mechanical energy into play?
- the compressor and the combustion chamber
- the turbine and the combustion chamber
- the compressor and the turbine
- the turbine
What fraction of the work done by the turbine is consumed by the compressor?
- less than 1 %
- between 5 and 20 %
- between 10 and 30 %
- between 40 and 70 %
- between 60 and 90 %
What is the order of magnitude of the compression ratio in a gas turbine?
- less than 4
- between 5 and 40
- between 45 and 80
- between 90 and 200
What is the order of magnitude of the end of combustion temperature in a gas turbine?
- less than 300 °C
- between 200 and 500 °C
- between 500 and 1200 °C
- greater than 1200 °C