Complete control over the gas turbines in your facility is important. You want to know everything, from the exact amount of electricity they\u2019re generating to the RPM of the gas turbine blades. We can help you by providing useful information on the different methods of controlling gas turbine speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
A gas turbine, or a combustion turbine, was invented in the 1800s and has been improved upon and perfected for the modern era. Now, several types of turbines exist, each with a unique application. These include jet engines, aeroderivative turbines, radial gas turbines, turboshaft engines, and industrial gas turbines for both mechanical drives and power generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first step in a gas turbine\u2019s electricity production is the ignition of an air-fuel mixture. It creates hot gas that spins the turbine\u2019s blades, causing a drive shaft to rotate in the turbine. The rotation powers a generator, and a generator magnet makes electrons move, creating electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This process also produces energy in the form of exhaust gases. In some cases, those gases can be repurposed, like the exhaust gases creating thrust for a turbojet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n