Sections of Gas turbine engine Flashcards
Describe the function of the Intake
Recover as much total pressure of free airstream and deliver it to the compressor
Usually incorporates inlet guide vanes
Structural part of engine
Describe the function of the Compressor
Raise the pressure of the air passing through it
Axial
Centrifugal
Combination
Describe the function of the Combustion section
Adds energy to the compressed gasses, accelerating them and delivering them to the turbine section
Entry controlled by the diffuser
Mixes compressed air with fuel and delivering it to the igniters
Describe the function of the turbine section
Extracts kinetic energy from the expanding gases to drive the compressor and engine accessory gearbox
Describe the function of the exhaust section
Describe the function of the cold section
Describe the function of the hot section