Gas Turbine Engine Quiz

is a heat engine that converts the chemical energy of fuel into heat energy

- is converted into kinetic energy in the form of a high velocity stream of air

• Heat energy

• Kinetic energy

- is converted into mechanical energy by the turbine that drive the compressor and the accessories and/or the propeller or gearbox.

• Heat energy

• Kinetic energy

Energy transformation cycle in a gas turbine engine is known as the - or constant pressure cycle.

In Energy Transformation, - , -, -, and - event occur in turbine cycle.

• Intake

• Compression

• Combustion

• Exhaust

• Condensation

In Energy Transformation, gas turbine engine must produce a great deal of fuel to

support the continuous production of power

• True

• False

Answer explanation

In Energy Transformation, gas turbine engine must burn a great deal of fuel to

support the continuous production of power

In turbine engine all four events (Intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust) happen to produce power simultaneously and continuously

• True

• False

In turbine engine all four events (Intake, condensation, combustion, and exhaust) happen to produce power simultaneously and continuously

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust

In Energy Transformation, the air is continuously drawn into the engine thorough the - to the -

• inlet; first compressor stage

• first compressor stage; inlet

In Energy Transformation, the heat decreases the air’s volume while maintaining a volume while maintaining a relatively constant pressure.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

In Energy Transformation, the heat increase the air’s volume while maintaining a volume while maintaining a relatively constant pressure.