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Old 29th August 2014 | 18:36
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DaveReidUK
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The inertia of the spools determines how fast they will accelerate for any given increase in torque on the turbines.

The surge margin determines how much of a torque increase can be applied without the compressors stalling/surging.

The turbine temperature limits determine how much extra fuel can be added without damaging the turbines.

The FADEC limits the rate of increase in fuel flow to prevent surge/stall of the compressors and overheating of the turbines.

They are all in it together.
Excellent, easy to follow explanation.
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