Jet Turbine generators
Hi all
I was visiting Lougborough university on Wednesday, and inbetween being shown the facilities managed to have a look at the EAP, and several jet turbine engines which were on display for the guests. Now my question is this:
On my VW Beetle, electrical power is provided by a belt running from the engine to a dynamo. A similar system is used in piston engined aircraft. How is power generated from a jet turbine? obviously there can't be a belt running from the central shaft of a turbine, as presumably the temberatures would be too high. so how is the electrical power provided?
Many thanks
Matty