Comparison between Steam and Gas Turbine
Contents
Difference Between Steam and Gas Turbine in Tabular Form
- The Key Difference Between Steam and Gas Turbine is that the Working fluid in a Steam Turbine is steam but in Gas Turbine it is gas which is a mixture of fuel and atmospheric air.

Comparison Chart
Gas Turbine | Steam Turbine | |
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Working Fluid | The working fluid in a gas turbine is gas which is a mixture of fuel and atmospheric air | The working fluid in a steam turbine is steam. |
Component | The main component of the gas turbine is the Compressor and Combustion chamber. | The main component of the steam turbine is the Steam Boiler and Accessories. |
Installation Space | Gas Turbine takes less space for installation. | Steam turbine takes more space for installation. |
kW produced | The Mass of gas turbines per kW produced is lower compare to steam turbine. | The Mass of steam turbines per kW produced is more compare to gas turbine. |
Cost | Gas turbine overall cost is less compare to steam turbine | Steam turbine overall is less compare to Gas turbine |
Water-dependent | Gas turbine does not depend on water supply. | Steam turbine depend on water supply. |
Control | Easy to control | Difficult to control |
Starting Time | Easy to start and fast | Difficult to start and Take a long time |
Efficiency | Less | High |
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