DGCA AME CAR 66 MODULE 15 P1 - GAS TURBINE ENGINE

DGCA AME CAR 66 MODULE 15 GAS TURBINE ENGINE PART 1

(15.1 Fundamentals 15.2 Engine Performance 15.3 Inlet)

15.1 Fundamentals

Potential energy, kinetic energy, Newton's laws of motion, Brayton cycle;

The relationship between force, work, power, energy, velocity, acceleration;

Constructional arrangement and operation of turbojet, turbofan, turboshaft, turboprop.

15.2 Engine Performance

Gross thrust, net thrust, choked nozzle thrust, thrust distribution, resultant thrust,

thrust horsepower, equivalent shaft horsepower, specific fuel consumption;

Engine efficiencies;

By-pass ratio and engine pressure ratio;
Pressure, temperature and velocity of the gas flow;
Engine ratings, static thrust, influence of speed, altitude and hot climate, flat rating,
limitations.

15.3 Inlet Compressor inlet ducts
Effects of various inlet configurations;

Ice protection.

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