A gas turbine engine is a type of internal combustion engine. Essentially, a gas turbine converts the energy stored in a fuel, typically natural gas, to useful mechanical energy in the form of rotational power. The term “gas” refers to the ambient air that is taken into the engine and used as the working medium in the energy conversion process. This air is first drawn into the engine where it is compressed, mixed with fuel and ignited. The resulting hot gas expands through a series of airfoil-shaped blades transferring energy added from combustion to turn an output shaft. The residual thermal energy in the hot exhaust gas can be harnessed for a variety of industrial processes.
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Gas turbines can be used to drive pumps, compressors or electric generators. Pumps help transport liquids from processing facilities. Compressors deliver natural gas to provide energy to homes and buildings around the world. Finally, electric generators provide electricity and heat (cogeneration) to facilities such as universities, hospitals and manufacturing plants.
Compressor -
Takes in outside air and compresses it.
Combustor -
Fuel is added to the pressurized air and is ignited.
Turbine -
Converts the energy from high-velocity gas into rotational power through expansion.
Output Shaft and Gearbox -
Delivers rotational power to the driven equipment.
Exhaust -
Directs the low-emission spent gas out of the turbine section.
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