15.17 turboshaft engine Flashcards
what can the output shaft be on a turboshaft engine
coupled directly to the engine turbine, or the shaft can be driven by a turbine of its own
what is the turboshaft engine’s output measured in
shaft horsepower
a turboshaft engine can be made up of two major assemblies, what are they
the ‘gas generator’ and the ‘power section’.
what does the gas generator consist of
the compressor, combustion chambers with ignitors and fuel nozzles, and one or more stages of the turbine.
where are turboshaft engines commonly used
in applications that require a sustained high-power output, high reliability, small size, and lightweight
what is fitted to turboshaft engines to transfer the power produced within the engine to the components
a drive system
what is provided at the transmission on the housing To ensure that adequate movement of the transmission can take place
a universal joint connection
the fuel control for a turboshaft engine receives a signal from where
the flight crew for a given level of power
why does the output drive of a turboshaft engine require some form of reduction gearing
because the gas turbine engine rotated at extremely high speeds
