Question

Calculate the power required to drive the compressor

Answer 1

generated for two purpose one is to drive the turbine, compressor and other accosseries Second is for the forward jet thrust take an example A engine generates 15000 lb thrsut. how to calculate the following power and mass flow how much amount of power required to drive the compressor and to deliver the 15000 lb of thrust. how much amount air and fuel required to deliver 15000 lb thrust

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