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They run extremely lean, consequently they produce nitrogen oxides like you wouldn't believe.



If you'd quote a source I might believe.


Probably not 100% convincing, but http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Turbine_Car:

"Nevertheless, the turbine generated nitrogen oxides and the challenge of limiting them proved an ongoing problem throughout development."

If the amount produced were low, I doubt it "proved an ongoing problem"

Also: https://wpweb2.tepper.cmu.edu/rlang/RenewElec/CEIC_White_Pap...:

"Gas turbines operate best at full-power steady state conditions where they are at their highest fuel and emissions efficiencies. Deviations away from this tuned set point result in significant inefficiencies (particularly with NOx emissions)"




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