Consider a gas turbine engine, fueled by natural gas, for generating electricity. A.) Calculate the adiabatic...

Consider a gas turbine engine, fueled by natural gas, for generating electricity.

A.) Calculate the adiabatic flame temperature for this system, assuming we’ll use about 110% TA.

B.) Estimate (calculate) the power output for this turbine, per lbm or kg of air.

C.) If I’d like to provide the generator with 12,000 shp (shaft horsepower), what air mass flow do I need?

D.) If this is an open cycle turbine, the exhaust gas has considerable remaining energy. How much heat rejection is there in the exhaust gas?

E.) Is it worth recovering some of that exhaust energy? How might I do it?

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