For shipboard main propulsion application, how does a Intercooled-Recuperated (ICR) cycle gas turbine configuration compare to a Combined Cycle gas turbine configuration? |
A) The combined cycle configuration is lower in efficiency, lighter, and takes up less space. |
B) The ICR cycle configuration is more efficient, lighter, and takes up less space than a combined cycle configuration. |
C) The combined cycle configuration is more efficient and takes up less space than a ICR cycle configuration. |
D) Although the ICR cycle configuration is lower in efficiency, it is lighter and takes up less space than a combined cycle configuration. |