Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines
Clearance volume in actual reciprocating compressors is essential

To provide cushioning effect
To provide cushioning effect and also to avoid mechanical bang of piston with cylinder head
To attain high volumetric efficiency
To accommodate Valves in the cylinder head

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Compressors, Gas Turbines and Jet Engines
The following is true for an open cycle gas turbine having exhaust heat exchanger. Atmospheric air before entering the compressor is

Compressed air before entering the combustion chamber is heated
Bled gas from turbine is heated and readmitted for complete expansion
Exhaust gases drive the compressor
Heated

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