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Forum: Tech Log

24th Nov 2011, 22:30

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Why do turbine engines require a compressor section

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Posted By MathFox

That seems to apply to stationary power...

That seems to apply to stationary power generation, as a replacement for steam turbines. I don't see it replace turbo jet engines as these CO₂ turbines require an external heat source.

Forum: Tech Log

16th Nov 2011, 22:02

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Why do turbine engines require a compressor section

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Posted By MathFox

QJB had another question: The mathematics...

QJB had another question:

The mathematics behind all this is quite complex, but it all hinges around Carnot's theorem Carnot's theorem (thermodynamics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...

Forum: Tech Log

16th Nov 2011, 08:52

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Why do turbine engines require a compressor section

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Posted By MathFox

Another reason to use a compressor is that the...

Another reason to use a compressor is that the efficiency of a gas turbine increases with the pressure ratio (p_combustion_chamber/p_environment). Thanks to the compressor it is possible to run a...

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