Q2
The hottest point in a gas turbine is
A.
At the base
B.
At the tip
C.
In the center
D.
Between ~ to i of the blade height
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The hottest point in a gas turbine is between ~ to i of the blade height.The hottest component is the turbine blades, in particular the first-stage turbine inlet guide vanes, which are the most forward part of the exhaust section of the engine, which is the section exposed to the hot exhaust gases.