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11 Cards in this Set
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the diffuser contains ports for
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service bleed air
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the diffuser provides____________ for fuel nozzles
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mounting points
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what allows air to properly mix with fuel for more eficient combustion
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combustion chamber
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combustion process produces_________ to keep engine running and produce_______
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heat energy, thrust
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thermodynamic expansion of gases causes_________
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gas to exit combustion chamber rapidly
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most jet turbines are of the ______ type and consist of what 2 elements?
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axial; nozzle(stationary vanes) and rotating turbine rotors
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The nozzle forms a _________path for exhaust gases
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convergent
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accelerated gasses cause the turbine rotor assembly to rotate, causing the _________ and _______ sections to rotate
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Low-pressure and high pressure compressor
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gases from the _________ come to the HPT which rotates the ______ via a drive shaft
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combustion section, hpc
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Where do gasses go once they leave the HPT?
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LPT
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horsepower is used by turbofan engines to to run what? It represents what percent of all heat energy produced by engine.
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Compressors, 75%
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