The Gas Turbine Compressor Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of the compressor?
A
Increase the mass flow through the engine by pressurising the air
2
Q
What does a higher compression relate to in terms of efficiency?
A
Higher compression translates to greater efficiency.
3
Q
What does the centrifugal compressor do to air?
A
Flings it outwards, increasing its velocity.
4
Q
What is the purpose of the diffuser around the circumference?
A
Converts the kinetic energy into pressure energy and turns the flow direction from radial to axial.
