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Old 19th May 2014, 14:00
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Zaphod Beblebrox
 
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Look at the pressure v. Velocity diagram here. Pressure declines in the burner but velocity goes up almost vertically. Remember F = M x A. Force = Mass times acceleration. The pressure drops due to acceleration and pressure loss across the turbine. Note the gradual pressure drop in the burner section. This is a critical design area. You need pressure drop but you also need a big fire.

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