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Edited: Jul 09, 2023

What is back work ratio?

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Answer: The ratio of compressor work to turbine work in gas turbines is called back work ratio.

Back Work Ratio (BWR) = Wc/Wt

Wc = Work of compression

Wt = Work produced by turbine

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