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Amongst which of the following is also referred to as a continuous combustion gas turbine?
11. Amongst which of the following is also referred to as a continuous combustion gas turbine?
- Open-cycle Gas Turbine
- Closed-cycle Gas Turbine
- Semi-closed Cycle Gas Turbine
- None of the above
Answer: A) Open-cycle Gas Turbine
Explanation:
Open cycle gas turbine is widely employed in mechanical drive systems and aircraft propulsion. In OCGT, outside air is taken into the compressor and compressed to a higher pressure. It is also referred to as a continuous combustion gas turbine because here the combustion of fuel takes place continuously.