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This apparatus is designed to demonstrate the principles and operation of a combined cycle power plant, where a gas turbine and steam turbine work in tandem to significantly improve overall efficiency. It allows students to study how waste heat from the gas turbine cycle is recovered to generate steam, which then drives a secondary turbine to produce additional electricity, effectively harnessing energy that would otherwise be lost. The trainer features a complete gas turbine system comprising a compressor, combustion chamber, and high-pressure turbine that drives the compressor, along with a separate power turbine that delivers usable mechanical work. The exhaust heat from this gas turbine is channeled into a fire-tube boiler to generate steam, which then drives a steam turbine connected to an electrical generator. The system includes a touchscreen LCD display for real-time process visualization and is complemented by software for detailed data analysis and system monitoring, providing comprehensive control and measurement capabilities. Its primary application is in engineering education for teaching advanced thermodynamic cycles and energy conversion techniques. The key benefit is the hands-on demonstration of how combined cycle technology achieves nearly double the efficiency of single-cycle plants, giving students practical insight into modern power generation methods, waste heat recovery, and the integration of complex systems for optimal performance.