This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. The GEnx turbofan engine currently powers the Boeing 747-8 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The engine, which is 15% more ...
A turbocharger is the best power-adder by far. Not only do turbos harness otherwise wasted exhaust energy to drive the compressor, their modular nature lets compressor and turbine housings and wheels ...
The gas turbine is one of the most widely used forms of propulsion systems for modern aircraft engines. The engine’s core—defined as the compressor, burner, and turbine—is also known as the gas ...