Which of the following is a feature of a power turbine blade that is not found on a high temperature turbine blade?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Interlocking shrould tips.
Interlocking shroud tips are a common feature on power turbine blades to improve aerodynamic efficiency and dampen vibrations. By connecting adjacent blades, the shrouds create a continuous ring that minimizes tip leakage and reduces the risk of blade flutter, a feature less critical in the high-pressure, high-temperature gas generator stages.
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