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Old 16th Mar 2008, 04:09
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burnercan
 
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If above answer is correct how does a tpe 331 turbo prop operate at 100% n1 from idle tq to 100% tq????
Simple use the propellor to use up excess tq to maintain n1 at 100% ie increase blade angle. Do the same with rotor blades.
Read a little on the constanst speed gas turbine theory.
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