Dual spool

The dual spool-split output shaft gas turbine is similar to the single spool-split output shaft type
except that independent low and high pressure compressors and turbines generate the hot gases
that drive the free turbine. The free power turbine runs at different and variable speed compared
to the high pressure compressor-turbine rotor and the low pressure compressor-turbine rotor.
Therefore, in this gas turbine there are three shafts, each operating at different speeds. The dual
spool units are utilized in similar applications as the single spool units (compressor, pump, and
generator drives) but are generally higher horsepower applications.