Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach 8th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0-07339-817-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-07339-817-4

Chapter 9 - Gas Power Cycles - Problems - Page 542: 9-78C

Answer

See explanation below.

Work Step by Step

Back work ratio is the ratio of the compressor work to the turbine work. compressor work is more in gas-turbine as steady-flow work is proportional to the specific volume of gas. Hence, back ratio is more for gas turbine engine.
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