In: Mechanical Engineering
A
gas turbine operates with two stages of compression with an
intercooler between the stages. Air...
A
gas turbine operates with two stages of compression with an
intercooler between the stages. Air enters the first stage at 100
kPa and 300 K. The pressure ratio across each compressor stage is 5
to 1 and each stage has an isentropic efficiency of 85%. Air exits
the intercooler at 330 K. The maximum cycle temperature is 1500 K
and the cycle has a single turbine stage that works isentropically.
Calculate the mass flow rate of the air if the power output is 30MW
and the cycle thermal efficiency.