Question 150Gas Turbine - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is D) Air cooling. Turbine nozzle blades need to withstand high inlet temperatures in order to operate efficiently. Air cooling is a common method used to achieve this. Air is circulated through internal passages within the turbine blades, absorbing heat from the blade material and preventing it from overheating. This allows the blades to maintain their structural integrity and performance at high temperatures. The other options are not commonly used for this application. Laser cooling is not a practical method for turbine blades, thermoelectric cooling is more suited for smaller components, and water cooling would be less effective due to the high temperatures involved.