Powerplant Flashcards
What engine is on the B4?
Turbomeca Arriel 2B1
Horse power
2B1 and 2D
2B1 - 728 MCP, 747 TO
2D - 856 MCP, 952 TO
What engine is on the T2?
Turbomeca Arriel 2D
Describe the engine
Features a:
- free turbine engine
- gas generator shaft and power turbine shaft are completely independent
- speed governor = adjusts free turbine to a constant RPM by acting on the gas generator
- Modular design = main components can be inspected/replaced without returning engine to factory
Conditions the governor uses to make adjustments to the free turbine speed
- respective of altitude and pedal positioning
- irrespectice of collective pitch/phase of flight
Gas generator turbine speed (Nr/N1)
B4(Nr): 52,110 RPM at 100% (counter clockwise)
T2(N1):
Free turbine speed (Nf/N2)
B4(Nf): 39,095 RPM at 100% (clockwise)
T2(N2):
Output shaft rotation speed?
B4: 6,000 RPM (clockwise)
T2:
Where is the engine located?
In a fireproof compartment aft of the MGB and above the rear cargo compartment
How is the engine connected to the MGB?
via a shaft mounted between two flexible (Thomas) couplings
How many indepented modules make up the engine?
5
Mod1
Output shaft and Accessory Gearbox
Transmits power to MGB and Accessory drive couplings
Mod2
Single-stage Axial Compressor with bleed valve
What type and composition is the impeller?
Centrifugal Compressor
Composition is a single piece of forged titanium
Purpose of impeller vanes going from axial to centrifugal?
Axial to centrifugal vanes aid in the acceleration of the air rearward and rotationally. As the vanes transition to centrifugal the air continues to accelerate and gain velocity as it is propelled outward.
Stators are not necessary as they are replaced by the diffuser.
Air flow in the compressor
5.5 lbs/sec