Week 2 Flashcards

1
Q

________ is a reaction force and it is measured in pounds in accordance to Newton’s 2nd Law

A

Thrust

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2
Q

What is one way to increase power output without risking overheating the turbines?

A

Water-Methanol Injection

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3
Q

What is the purpose of the methanol in the water-methanol injection system?

A

Acts as an antifreeze for the water

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4
Q

What are the specifications required for the water and the methanol?

A

Water-Pure, Demineralized, Distilled Water

Methanol-Aircraft Grade Methanol

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5
Q

In a compressor injected water-methanol system, what kind of pump is required?

A

Electrical pump

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6
Q

In a combustion chamber injected system, what kind of pump is used to deliver water?

A

Bleed air driven pump

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7
Q

Water-Methanol injection aircraft takeoffs are described as what?

A

“wet” (Phil don’t laugh)

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8
Q

What does a combustion chamber water-methanol injection system have to have?

A

Regulator Unit

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9
Q

What does the “AWI” stand for when it comes to quantity gauges?

A

Alcohol Water Injection

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