In the cross compounding of the gas turbine plant
H.P. compressor is connected to H.P. turbine and L.P. compressor to L.P. turbine
H.P. compressor is connected to L.P. turbine and L.P. compressor is connected to H.P. turbine
Both the arrangements can be employed
All are connected in series
Correct Answer :
B. H.P. compressor is connected to L.P. turbine and L.P. compressor is connected to H.P. turbine
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