Glossary
What are transonic airfoils, and what is the active clearance control? Check out our technical dictionary and find out more about engine technology terms – from active clearance control to velocity triangle.
Thermal barrier coatings
Thermal efficiency
Thermal spraying
Thrust class
Thrust-to-weight ratio
Total stage efficiency
Transonic airfoils
Turbine
Turbine engine
Turbofan engine
Turbojet engine
Turboprop engine
Turboshaft engine
Turbine
In the turbine, the energy of the gases exiting the combustion chamber at high pressures and velocities is transformed into mechanical energy. Turbines, and compressors as well, consist of a high-pressure and a low-pressure section. The high-pressure and low-pressure turbines are directly connected with their compressor counterparts via the respective shafts. The turbine must be capable of withstanding much higher stresses than the compressor, i.e. high gas temperatures and extreme centrifugal forces of several tons acting on the disk rims.
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