Gas Turbines

By: R.Boopathi,AP/Mech
How they work

 Energy is added to the gas stream

 Combustion increases the
temperature, velocity, and volume of
the gas flow
 Turbine rotates, powering the
compressor
 Energy is then extracted in the form of
shaft power, compressed air and thrust
Brayton Cycle

 Gas turbines are described thermodynamically

by the Brayton cycle
 In this cycle:
1. air is compressed isentropically
2. combustion occurs at constant pressure
3. heated air expands through the turbine
4. heat is rejected into the atmosphere
Advantages of gas turbine
engines
 Very high power-to-weight ratio
 More size efficient
 Moves in one direction only, with fewer
moving parts
 Low operating pressures
 High operation speeds
 Low lubricating oil cost and
consumption
Disadvantages of gas
turbine engines
 More expensive compared to a similar-
sized reciprocating engine
 More complex machining operations
 Usually less efficient than reciprocating
engines, especially at idle
 Delayed response to changes in power
settings
Questions?