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Forum: Tech Log

6th Jan 2012, 01:00

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Why do turbine engines require a compressor section

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Posted By Chu Chu

I think the point is that the more compression,...

I think the point is that the more compression, the higher the pressure in the combustion chamber, and the more the gas expands in the turbine section. To me the real question is why is the energy...

Forum: Tech Log

17th Nov 2011, 00:35

Replies: 155

Why do turbine engines require a compressor section

Views: 42,062

Posted By Chu Chu

I'm probably under thinking this, but a higher...

I'm probably under thinking this, but a higher compression ratio means higher peak cylinder pressure and therefore more force against the piston. Of course, a higher compression ratio also means...

Forum: Tech Log

11th Nov 2011, 16:43

Replies: 155

Why do turbine engines require a compressor section

Views: 42,062

Posted By Chu Chu

For the turbine to work, the pressure in the...

For the turbine to work, the pressure in the combustion chamber needs to be higher than ambient pressure (otherwise there would be no flow across the turbine). But combustion requires air, and that...

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