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Gas Turbine Engine Basics
The Minister for Defence reviewed the indigenous military gas turbine engine development under the Kaveri Programme at the Gas Turbine Research Establishment in Bengaluru. The review focused on ongoing projects related to engine development.
Gas Turbine Engine – Kaveri Programme:
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Programme Reviewed | Kaveri Programme for indigenous military gas turbine engine development |
| Institution | Gas Turbine Research Establishment in Bengaluru under DRDO |
| Engine Type | Gas turbine engine classified as an internal combustion engine |
| Energy Conversion | Converts chemical energy from fuel into thermal energy |
| Operational Stages | Comprises intake compression combustion and exhaust stages |
| Compression Stage | Compressor draws in air and compresses it |
| Combustion Stage | Fuel burns in presence of air producing high temperature gas |
| Power Generation | Turbine extracts power from hot gas flow |
| Exhaust Stage | Remaining gas removed through nozzle |