... travelling at speeds well above mach 1. If this type of intake was not used and air was allowed to enter the intake at speeds above mach1 the compressor becomes overloaded and cannot cope with the excess air, which makes the compressor vibrate, resulting in the compressor blades shattering. Axial flow (compressor) - draws in air through the intake and increases its pressure. The axial flow compressor contains rotors, which are dynamic, and draw the air through and stators, which are static, and act as diffusers. The rotors and stators narrow towards the rear of the compressor to give an almost constant velocity but a large increase in air pressure. Advantages - low frontal area No limit to number of stages used Disadvantages - pressure ratio only 1.25:1 High cost High weight Complicated design Turbo annular (combustion chamber)- mixes the fuel/air mixture and allows combustion to take place. Similar in design to the ...

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