P Gas Turbine Inlet Flashcards by William Bower | Brainscape

Q

What can disrupt smooth inflow and lead to hot or hung start?

A

Significant crosswind

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Q

What happens to the inlet as it approaches M1.0?

A

Excess air spills over the lip, engine may become choked

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Q

What is the impact of engine icing?

A

Disrupts laminar flow into the engine
Starve the engine causing flame out
Can damage the blades if ice breaks off

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