The hottest point in a gas turbine is
A
At the base
B
At the tip
C
In the center
D
Between ~ to i of the blade height
Correct Answer: Between ~ to i of the blade height
The hottest point in a gas turbine is between ~ to i of the blade height.The hottest component is the turbine blades, in particular the first-stage turbine inlet guide vanes, which are the most forward part of the exhaust section of the engine, which is the section exposed to the hot exhaust gases.