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ECU
115VAC
Starting/Ignition SystemControl
ENGINE
Input Circuit Ignition Exciter Box Combustio n Chamber
Storage Circuit
Discharge Circuit
15-20KV
2 Igniter Plugs
Starting/Ignition SystemControl
Start Valve
ECU
IGB
AGB
TGB
FEEDBACK SYSTEM
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Isentropic Condition P2/P1 = (V1/V2)k = (T2/T1)k/k-1 Isobaric Condition V2/V1 = T2/T1
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Newtons 2nd Law of Motion F = m x a =Force m = mass a = acceleration TB = (Ve Vo) = Basic Jet Thrust = mass flow rate Ve = exit velocity Vo = inlet velocity
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Additional Thrust Due to added fuel flow MF within the system TF = MF x Ve Due to difference between exit pressure Pe and the atmospheric pressure Po TP = Ae (Pe - Po) MF = mass of fuel Ae = cross sectional area of exit section
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Total Jet Thrust, T = TB + TF + TP = Ma [ Ve (1 + F) Vo ] + Ae (Pe Po) F = MF/Ma = fuel-air ratio Mg = Ma + MF = Ma (1+F) = mass of gas
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Thp = T Vo / C = Thrust power C = constant to convert unit to horsepower TSFC = WF/T = Thrust specific fuel consumption WF = weight of fuel BSFC = WF/Thp = Brake specific fuel consumption
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1. The three basic components of the core engine a. Inlet, compressor and turbine b. Turbine, combustor and fan c. Turbine, compressor and combustor
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2. The law of motion that states that for every action theres a reaction equal in magnitude but opposite in direction a. First law of motion b. Second law of motion c. Third law of motion
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3. The thermodynamic processes that occur in the proper sequence in Brayton cycle which explains the operation of a gas turbine engine are the following: a. Isentropic, isochoric, isentropic, then isochoric b. Isobaric, isentropic, isobaric, then isentropic c. Isentropic, isobaric, isentropic, then isobaric
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4. Type of jet engine that can be used in outer space a. Ramjets b. Gas turbine engines c. Rockets
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5. Which of the following parameters could increase thrust production? a. Increase air inlet velocity b. Decrease air exhaust velocity c. Decrease air temperature
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6. Which statement is true with regards to compressors? a. Centrifugal type of compressors has a higher total pressure ratio b. Axial flow type of compressors has a higher pressure rise per stage c. Centrifugal type of compressors has a larger frontal area
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7. The rotating part of the centrifugal flow compressor a. Stator b. Rotor c. Impeller
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8. Which statement is true with regards to axial flow compressors? a. The pressure increases only when it passes through the rotors b. One compressor stage means air passes through one stator and one rotor c. The velocity is kept constant as it passes through a compressor stage
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9. Which statement is true with regards to combustors? a. Each can in a can type combustor has an igniter plug b. All air coming from the compressor is mixed with the fuel to provide continuous combustion c. The velocity of the air coming from the compressor is reduced to provide continuous combustion
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10. Which statement is true with regards to heat exchangers? a. Air is used to cool the oil b. Fuel heats up while the oil cools down c. Oil heats up while the fuel cools down
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11. The intake of the compressor of an airstandard Brayton Cycle is 40,000 cfm at 15 psia and 90F. The compression ratio, rk = 5 and the temperature at the turbine inlet is 15 psia. Determine the net work, thermal efficiency and the mean effective pressure.
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12. There are required 2238kW net from a gas turbine unit for pumping of crude oil from the North Alaskan Slope. Air enters the compressor section at 99.975 kPa, 278 K, the pressure ratio rp = 10. The turbine section receives the hot gases at 1111K. Assume the closed Brayton cycle and find a) the required airflow and b) the thermal efficiency.
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13. The turbine section of a Brayton cycle gas turbine receives the hot compressed air at 150 psia, 2100R, expand it to 15 psia and develops a gross output of 15,000 hp. Air enters the compressor section at 15 psia, 500R. Determine a) mass of air required, lb/s, b) compressor power required, c) net power output, and, d) cycle efficiency
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14. A turbojet-powered airplane is at level flight at sea level with a speed of 300 mph. Air enters the engine air intake at the rate of 75 lbs per second. Burned gas leaves the engine nozzle exit at 700 mph at atmospheric pressure. Fuel-air ratio is 1:20. The engine net thrust in Newtons is.
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15. The mass flow rate of the air flowing inside a gas turbine engine is 100 pounds per second. If the engine is capable of producing 10,000 pounds of thrust and the airplane is flying at a speed of 75 mph, what is the velocity of the gas at the exit considering the mass of fuel as negligible.
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