ABSTRACT
The gas turbine in its very basic design is a type of engine that is used to generate various forms of power output. The power output produced can vary depending on how the gas turbine will be utilized. Some applications require the power as thrust, while others convert this energy into shaft horsepower to drive other methods of propulsion or ancillary equipment. The gas turbine has seen service as power for aircraft, helicopters, ships, power stations, pumping stations, and even motor vehicles. However, no matter how the gas turbine is utilized, the fundamental principles of operation remain the same (Figure 6.1 and Figure 6.2).
