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Which outcome reduces power capacity in Rankine cycle turbines using wet steam?

A)Droplet-induced blade erosion damage
B)Increased condenser cooling requirements
C)Steam desuperheating requirements increase
D)Feedwater heater thermal inefficiencies grow

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Droplet-induced blade erosion dominates under wet conditions because phase change involves condensation concentrating momentum transfer to blade surfaces, driving mechanical failure. This decreases long-term power capacity significantly therefore accelerating turbine blade degradation rather than affecting condenser load alone.

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