Which outcome occurs when a turbine engine experiences blade icing?

💡 Explanation

A turbine’s performance degrades due to ice accumulation that disrupts airflow which induces compressor stall. This is because the stall line moves closer to the operating line via flow distortion leading to a reduction in the compressor surge margin. Therefore, margin decreases rather than improvements in performance.

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