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Just as any air "compressor" does. It compresses air molecules. The same theory can apply the a garage air compressor when it pumps air into a tank. What happens is air is pulled through a convergent duct into the combustion section using a compressor rotor and stator vane cases.
The compressor rotor is a series of discs with small airfoil shaped blades on the end with 2 split half cases containing guide vanes that direct airflow thru the compressor clamped around the outside.
The compressor rotor has a silhouette shape similar to a Christmas tree without the cases installed. That is what helps create a convergent duct that air is compressed thru. The inside shape of the cases 'when assembled' mirror the contour of the rotor.
Basically the compressor squeezes more air molecules into a tighter place to allow more oxygen inside the combustion chamber where the air and fuel is atomized or mixed together so it can be ignited.
The compressor section of a jet engine with "compressor variable vanes" also controls airflow thru the engine. Basically what that means is it keeps the air from going backwards thru the engine by constantly controlling the velocity of air traveling thru the engine.
By changing the position of the "variable vanes" the velocity of air traveling thru the engine changes. The basic theory is by increasing the velocity of the air flow, pressure decreases inside the compressor and by decreasing the velocity of airflow you increase the pressure inside the compressor. Therefore keeping the air moving properly thru the engine.
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What is jet engine engine pressure ratio?
The pressure ratio in jet engines is the ratio of pressure between the entrance of the compressor and the exit of the compressor.
What is the hot section of a jet engine the compressor or the turbine?
the hottest point of the jet engine is the combustion chamber
What is suck in front of a compressor in a jet engine?
The large opening of the compressor sucks in air to be compressed and burnt in the engine.
What is sucked into the front of a compressor of a jet engine?
The large opening of the compressor sucks in air to be compressed and burnt in the engine.
What is sucked into the front of a compressor in a jet engine?
The large opening of the compressor sucks in air to be compressed and burnt in the engine.
What is sucked into the front of the compressor in a jet engine?
Air and everything else nearby.
What are the types of stator?
the types of statore are compressor, gas turbine, turboprop, and jet engine
The condition that rapidly reduces the efficiency of a centrifugal jet engine compressor would be?
Pressure pulsations
What is sucked into the front compressor in a jet engine?
Air. Air and heat are the basis of the jet. The reason for this is that in the combustion chamber compressed air is ignited. The air flow pushes this reaction out the back of the engine and this= thrust.
What is an air turborocket?
An air turborocket is a jet engine in which a gas generator drives the turbine which drives the inlet compressor.
What is the Difference between apu and jet engine?
A typicial Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) is a turboshaftengine. It is similar to a jet engine with how it's compressor and turbine sections are laid out. However jet engines provide power through thrust (exhaust gas pressure) whereas turboshaft engines provide power through a shaft attached to either the compressor or turbine section.
What is the purpose of the turbine in a jet engine?
To drive the compressor section, therefore 'doing work' on the air to increase the efficiency of the combustion process.
