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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs when a geothermal plant turbine's inlet steam contains excessive liquid water?
A)Decreased turbine blade erosion rate
B)Increased power generation efficiency
C)Accelerated turbine blade cavitation damage✓
D)Improved overall condenser performance
💡 Explanation
Accelerated cavitation damage occurs because when the steam quickly changes phase, it causes rapid implosion of vapor bubbles (cavitation). These implosions create intense pressure waves; therefore blade surfaces erode, rather than maintaining designed performance.
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