Gas Turbine Power Plant

Question 1

Brayton cycle is most commonly applied in ____

Answer 1

Gas turbines

Question 2

Ideal Brayton cycle processes for open cycle

Answer 2

Process 1-2: Isentropic compression in compressor
Process 2-3: Isobaric heat addition in combustor
Process 3-4: Isentropic expansion in turbine
(Products of combustion exit to atmosphere after passing turbine)