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Engines which propel aircraft via "jet propulsion", i.e. by expelling high-velocity gasses (usually primarily air) through propelling nozzles.

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What happens in a turbine high-temp combustion?

I'm designing an aircraft, and I notice that in high bypass turbofan engines, the fuel is used at relatively low temperatures. So I'm wondering, what happens if the fuel is burned at high temperatures …
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Why aren't ceramics used in turbines?

I have seen that ceramics take a lot of heat to melt (3240º F). So, I'm wondering, why aren't ceramics used as the compressor levels in turbines? Is there something to do with the strain? or is cerami …
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What fuels can turbofans burn?

I know that Jet-A is the fuel most often used for turbofans, but is there something else that these engines can burn? (ethanol, LPG, methane, butane, 100LL, etc.) Basically, can a turbofan burn anythi …
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