Chap 5 : Stationary Gas Turbine Process Control

Question 1

What are the options of cycle control on stationary GT ?

Answer 1

Compressor variable stator vanes

Adaptation of turbine entry temperature (TET)

Question 2

What are the measures taken to improve the GT cycles ?

Answer 2

Intercooling
Increase of pressure ratio
Heat exchanger=recuperator
Sequential combustion
Aerodynamic enchantements
Optimisation of cooling methods