Which outcome occurs when a geothermal plant turbine's inlet steam contains excessive liquid water?

💡 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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