Intercooling is added to reduce the compressor work. If multistage compressor is used, the air is cooled to initial temperature between each stage. Reheater is used to increase the temperature to initial inlet temperature between each expansion in turbines. Thus, intercooler and reheater are used to increase the work output of turbines. The flow diagram using intercooling and reheating is shown in Figure 5.27.
Figure 5.27 Flow Diagram of a Gas Turbine with Intercooling and Reheating
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