What are the 3 stages of gas turbine?
The three main stages of a gas turbine are:
- Intake or Compression Stage: In this stage, air is drawn into the turbine and compressed. The compressor blades increase the pressure of the air, allowing for efficient combustion in the next stage. This compression stage is crucial for maximizing the efficiency of the turbine.
- Combustion Stage: After compression, fuel is injected into the compressed air and ignited, causing combustion. The high-pressure, high-temperature gases produced by burning the fuel expand rapidly, driving the turbine’s blades and generating mechanical energy.
- Exhaust Stage: In the final stage, the high-temperature, high-pressure exhaust gases from the combustion chamber are expelled through a series of turbine blades. As these gases pass through the turbine blades, they cause them to rotate, driving the shaft connected to the compressor and any other machinery (such as a generator) that the turbine may be powering. This rotation converts the thermal energy of the exhaust gases into mechanical energy, which can then be used to perform work or generate electricity.