Question 1

What is the purpose of a turbine in a turbo-prob gas turbine engine?

Accepted Answer

To extract energy from the high velocity gas flow

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To mix fuel with air for combustion

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To cool down the exhaust gases

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To compress the air before combustion

Question 2

What is the purpose of the compressor in a turbo-prob gas turbine engine?

Accepted Answer

To compress incoming air for combustion

Answer

To extract energy from the high velocity gas flow

Answer

To cool down the exhaust gases

Answer

To mix fuel with air for combustion

Question 3

What is the purpose of the combustor in a turbo-prop gas turbine engine?

Accepted Answer

To mix fuel with compressed air for combustion

Answer

To cool down the exhaust gases

Answer

To compress the air before combustion

Answer

To extract energy from the high velocity gas flow

Question 4

What is the purpose of the exhaust system in a turbo-prop gas turbine engine?

Accepted Answer

To direct the hot exhaust gases out of the engine

Answer

To mix fuel with compressed air for combustion

Answer

To compress the air before combustion

Answer

To extract energy from the high velocity gas flow

Question 5

What is the purpose of the intercooler in a turbo-prop gas turbine engine?

Accepted Answer

To cool down the air after it is compressed

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To direct the hot exhaust gases out of the engine

Answer

To mix fuel with compressed air for combustion

Answer

To extract energy from the high velocity gas flow

Question 6

What is the purpose of the turbine in a turbo-prop gas turbine engine?

Accepted Answer

To extract energy from the high velocity gas flow

Answer

To compress incoming air for combustion

Answer

To mix fuel with air for combustion

Answer

To cool down the exhaust gases

Question 7

What is the purpose of reduction gears in a gas turbine engine?

Accepted Answer

To reduce the high-speed rotational motion of the turbine to a speed suitable for driving the aircraft's propeller or rotors.

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To increase the efficiency of the turbine.

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To regulate the amount of fuel injected into the combustion chamber.

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To cool down the exhaust gases before they exit the engine.

Question 8

What is the purpose of variable stator vanes in a turbofan engine?

Accepted Answer

To control the flow of air entering the compressor.

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To increase the thrust generated by the exhaust gases.

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To reduce the noise produced during engine operation.

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To improve the fuel efficiency of the engine.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about turbo-shaft gas turbine engines is correct?

Accepted Answer

They are primarily used in helicopters for generating power for the main rotor and other accessories.

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They are primarily used in rockets for propulsion.

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They are primarily used in cars for generating power.

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They are primarily used in ships for generating power.

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They are primarily used in airplanes for propulsion.

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