5.4 Gas Turbines Diagram of a gas turbine engine INTAKE COMPRESSION COMBUSTION EXHAUST A continuously Air Inlet Combustion Chambers Turbine running gasoline engine Cold Section Hot section .A gas turbine, also called a combustion turbine, is a rotary engine that extracts energy from a flow of combustion gas. It has an upstream compressor coupled to a downstream turbine, and a combustion chamber in-between Energy is added to the gas stream in the combustor, where air is mixed with fuel and ignited. Combustion increases the temperature and volume of the gas flow. This is directed through a nozzle over the turbine's blades, spinning the turbine and powering the compressor .Energy is extracted in the form of shaft power, compressed air and thrust, in any combination, and used to power aircraft, trains, ships, generators, and even tanks5.4 Gas Turbines Diagram of a gas turbine engine •A gas turbine, also called a combustion turbine, is a rotary engine that extracts energy from a flow of combustion gas. It has an upstream compressor coupled to a downstream turbine, and a combustion chamber in-between. •Energy is added to the gas stream in the combustor, where air is mixed with fuel and ignited. Combustion increases the temperature and volume of the gas flow. This is directed through a nozzle over the turbine's blades, spinning the turbine and powering the compressor. •Energy is extracted in the form of shaft power, compressed air and thrust, in any combination, and used to power aircraft, trains, ships, generators, and even tanks. A continuously running gasoline engine