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Old 7th Jan 2012, 12:40
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rudderrudderrat
 
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Hi Bart1,
The combustor does not create pressure,
Well if doesn't create dynamic pressure - what accelerates the gas?

The static pressure may drop through any venturi - but when you measure EPR surely the exhaust pressure exceeds inlet pressure by the indicated ratio.
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