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Industrial gas turbine
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Industrial gas turbine
The operating principle of an industrial gas turbine is essentially the same as that of an aero engine. However, a so-called power turbine is used in place of the low-pressure turbine of an aero engine which drives the fan. This power turbine delivers the necessary power - directly or via a gearbox - to a generator or pump, etc. Nearly all industrial gas turbines of the lower and intermediate power classes are aero engine derivatives.
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