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Syllabusmodule 15. Gas Turbine Engine

This document provides an overview of gas turbine engines. It covers 15 sections that describe the fundamentals, performance, components like the inlet, compressors, combustion section, turbine section, and exhaust. It also discusses lubrication, fuel, air, starting and ignition systems. Finally, it covers power augmentation, turbo-prop engines, turbo-shaft engines, auxiliary power units, installation, fire protection, monitoring, storage and preservation. The level of detail ranges from basic descriptions to more in-depth examinations of specific systems, components, and engine types.

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Syllabusmodule 15. Gas Turbine Engine

This document provides an overview of gas turbine engines. It covers 15 sections that describe the fundamentals, performance, components like the inlet, compressors, combustion section, turbine section, and exhaust. It also discusses lubrication, fuel, air, starting and ignition systems. Finally, it covers power augmentation, turbo-prop engines, turbo-shaft engines, auxiliary power units, installation, fire protection, monitoring, storage and preservation. The level of detail ranges from basic descriptions to more in-depth examinations of specific systems, components, and engine types.

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MODULE 15. GAS TURBINE ENGINE A1 B1.1


A3 B1.3
15.1 Fundamentals 1 2
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 - 2


Gross thrust, net thrust, choked nozzle thrust, thrust distribution, resultant thrust,
thrust horsepower, equivalent shaft horsepower, specific fuel consumption;
Engine efficiencies;
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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 2 2
Compressor inlet ducts
Effects of various inlet configurations;
Ice protection.

15.4 Compressors
1 2
Axial and centrifugal types;
Constructional features and operating principles and applications;
Fan balancing;
Operation:
Causes and effects of compressor stall and surge;
Methods of air flow control: bleed valves, variable inlet guide vanes, variable stator
vanes, rotating stator blades;
Compressor ratio.

15.5 Combustion Section


Constructional features and principles of operation. 1 2

15.6 Turbine Section


Operation and characteristics of different turbine blade types; 2 2
Blade to disk attachment;
Nozzle guide vanes;
Causes and effects of turbine blade stress and creep.

15.7 Exhaust
Constructional features and principles of operation; 1 2
Convergent, divergent and variable area nozzles;
Engine noise reduction;
Thrust reversers.

15.8 Bearings and Seals


Constructional features and principles of operation.
- 2
15.9 Lubricants and Fuels
Properties and specifications;
1 2
Fuel additives;
Safety precautions.

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15.10 Lubrication Systems 1 2
System operation/lay-out and components.

15.11 Fuel Systems 1 2


Operation of engine control and fuel metering systems
including electronic engine control (FADEC);
Systems lay-out and components.

15.12 Air Systems 1 2


Operation of engine air distribution and anti-ice control systems, including internal
cooling, sealing and external air services.

15.13 Starting and Ignition Systems


1 2
Operation of engine start systems and components;
Ignition systems and components;
Maintenance safety requirements.

15.14 Engine Indication Systems


1 2
Exhaust Gas Temperature/Interstage Turbine
Temperature;
Engine Thrust Indication: Engine Pressure Ratio, engine turbine discharge pressure or
jet pipe pressure systems;
Oil pressure and temperature;
Fuel pressure and flow;
Engine speed;
Vibration measurement and indication;
Torque;
Power.

15.15 Power Augmentation Systems


Operation and applications; - 1
Water injection, water methanol;
Afterburner systems.

15.16 Turbo-prop Engines


Gas coupled/free turbine and gear coupled turbines; 1 2
Reduction gears;
Integrated engine and propeller controls;
Overspeed safety devices.

15.17 Turbo-shaft engines


Arrangements, drive systems, reduction gearing,
1 2
couplings, control systems.

15.18 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)

1 2

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Purpose, operation, protective systems.

15.19 Powerplant Installation 1 2


Configuration of firewalls, cowlings, acoustic panels, engine mounts, anti-vibration
mounts, hoses, pipes, feeders, connectors, wiring looms, control cables and rods, lifting
points and drains.

15.20 Fire Protection Systems 1 2


Operation of detection and extinguishing systems.

15.21 Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation 1 3


Procedures for starting and ground run-up;
Interpretation of engine power output and parameters;
Trend (including oil analysis, vibration and boroscope) monitoring;
Inspection of engine and components to criteria, tolerances and data specified by engine
manufacturer;
Compressor washing/cleaning;
Foreign Object Damage.

15.22 Engine Storage and Preservation


Preservation and depreservation for the engine and accessories/ systems. - 2

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