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- Definição1
- A dynamically balanced unit consisting of turbine blades attached to the periphery of a rotating disk. Hot gases from the combustion chamber flow through a series of nozzle vanes to direct them into the turbine blades at the optimum angle. Torque from the turbine wheel drives the compressor.
- Fonte1
- CRANE, Dale (ed.). Dictionary of aeronautical terms. 2nd ed. Renton: ASA, 1991.
- Fonte2
- ARAÚJO, João Richard Barcelos. Inglês técnico: técnicos em manutenção de aeronaves. [S.l]: [s.n.], [200-]. 100 p.
- Fonte3
- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Helicopter flying handbook (FAA-H8083-21A). Washington, DC: FAA, 2012.
- Contexto
- The fuel/air mixture is ignited and allowed to expand. This combustion gas is then forced through a series of turbine wheels causing them to turn. These turbine wheels provide power to both the engine compressor and the accessory gearbox.
- Subárea1
- Engine
- Related Term
- turbine
- Português
- roda da turbina