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What is a typical compression ratio in light turboprop aircraft propellers? [closed]
Does anyone happen to know a rough estimate of a typical light turboprop aircraft propeller's compression ratio? Something with 6-12 seats like a Cessna Caravan or Piper Malibu. Doesn't need to be ...
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Do any propellers/propfans use stator vanes? Why is this not a commonplace feature?
I understand that axial-flow turbine engines generally include stator vanes behind every(?) compressor and turbine stage. This makes quite intuitively sense, because without them the rotating blades ...
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What is the equation for the energy balance between turbine, compressor and propeller?
Let's consider the next turboprop arrangement:
What I am looking for
I am looking for an equation that involves $\dot{W}_T$, $\dot{W}_C$ and $\dot{W}_P$ (i.e. the power done by each component). This ...
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