Highlights from Notes

Question 1

Thrust is accomplished in two ways for all powered aircraft:
a) A relatively large mass of air is given a relatively small acceleration to the rear by a ________

b) A relatively small mass of air is given a relatively large acceleration to the rear by a ____________

The reactive force is termed thrust

Answer 1

a) A relatively large mass of air is given a relatively small acceleration to the rear by a propeller
b) A relatively small mass of air is given a relatively large acceleration to the rear by a '’jet’’ engine of some kind.

Question 2

Gas Turbine engine = ________ cycle

Piston Engine = _______ cycle

Answer 2

Gas Turbine engine = Constant Pressure cycle

Piston Engine = Constant Volume cycle

Question 3

The basic components of a turbo jet engine are:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Answer 3

The basic components of a turbo jet engine are:

1. Air Intake
2. Compressor
3. Combustor
4. Turbine
5. Exhaust Pipe

Question 4

A turbojet engine has no _______

while a turbofan engine has a ______

Answer 4

bypass

Question 5

Answer 5

Question 6

A ______ and ______ airflow is necessary to avoid ______ ___ and ____ ____ _____ _______ at the turbines

Answer 6

A uniform and steady airflow is necessary to avoid Compressor stall and excessive internal engine temperature at the turbines

Question 7

Where are bellmouth intakes used?

Answer 7

Helicopters

Question 8

Anti-icing systems are independent for each engine.

One cannot feed the other

Answer 8