Question 144Gas Turbine - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is B) Lube oil sump pressurization and cooling. The 8th stage bleed air from the marine gas turbine engine is used to pressurize and cool the lube oil sump. This is a common application of the compressor bleed air in turbine engine design. The pressurization helps to circulate the lube oil and prevent oil foaming, while the cooling helps to maintain the proper oil temperature for lubrication and bearing performance. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) is for the power turbine, not the compressor section; C) is for the high pressure turbine section, not the 8th stage; and D) is for the power turbine blades, not the lube oil system.