Question 77Gas Turbine - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is D) High saltwater content in the fuel. High saltwater content in the fuel can lead to corrosion issues in the hot section of a gas turbine engine. Saltwater contamination can accelerate the rate of corrosion in metal components, especially in the high-temperature areas of the engine. This is because the salt in the water can act as an electrolyte, facilitating electrochemical corrosion processes. The other answer choices are not directly related to the specific issue of high corrosion in the hot section. High ash content and high particle content can cause other types of engine problems, such as fouling and abrasion, but they do not directly contribute to the corrosion issue described in the question. Low pour point is a property related to the fuel's ability to flow at low temperatures, which is not relevant to the given scenario.