Question

For a gas turbine power plant, identify the correct pair of statements.
P. Smaller in size compared to steam power plant for same power output
Q. Starts quickly compared to steam power plant
R. Works on the pricniple of Rankine cycle
S. Good compatibility with solid fuel

• A. $P$ and $Q$
• B. $R$ and $S$
• C. $Q$ and $R$
• D. $P$ and $S$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $P$ and $Q$

(i) A gas turbine plant can be started up as we as shutdown quickly, like a diesel engine
(ii) The weight of the gas turbine plant per $kW$ output is low, which is a gavoruable feature in all vehicle (land, air and sea).
(iii) A gas turbine plant works on the principle of Brayton cycle.
(iv) Any hydrocarbon fuel from high octane gasoline to heavy diesel oil and pulverized coal can be used effecively.