Spinny thing?
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Spinny thing?
Hello All,
This may be a weird question but I guessed this would be the best place to post.
In a jet engine what is the correct techincal name for the cone that spins in the middle or the turbine?
Thanks a lot
CTB!!!
This may be a weird question but I guessed this would be the best place to post.
In a jet engine what is the correct techincal name for the cone that spins in the middle or the turbine?
Thanks a lot
CTB!!!
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Does the 'spinner' hold anything together, is it for aerodynamic (airflow into the blades) reasons, or is it cosmetic (like a spinner over a CSU hub on a piston aeroplane)? Just interested to know what, if anything, it achieves.
Kermie
[ 14 August 2001: Message edited by: Kermit 180 ]
Kermie
[ 14 August 2001: Message edited by: Kermit 180 ]
Kermie,
As far as I am aware, it's mostly an aerodynamic thing although it may also cover the fasteners holding the fan-hub to the shaft, depending on how the engine manufacturer built the thing in the first place.
As far as I am aware, it's mostly an aerodynamic thing although it may also cover the fasteners holding the fan-hub to the shaft, depending on how the engine manufacturer built the thing in the first place.
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Also known in some circles as a 'rotating fairing'. On most RR engines the spinner is protected against ice build up by a solid rubber tip which vibrates naturally to break up and dislodge ice immediately it starts to form.
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Kermie - the spinner on some piston installations can be very important for providing proper cooling airflow through the intakes. Similarly on a jet the spinner smoothes the intake airflow.
regards
wizzy
regards
wizzy
