Single Aisle TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL

ENGINE SYSTEM D/O (3)

COMPRESSOR OPERATION
The compressor forces the airflow through the engine increasing its
pressure. The mechanical energy that the turbine provides to the
compressor shaft is transmitted to the airflow with the compressor blades.
In the stator the airflow is compressed progressively. Before entering the
combustion chamber the last stator vanes, called Outlet Guide Vanes,
must redirect the airflow.
Due to the compression ratio the airflow tries to expand counter direction.
If the compressor is incapable to compress the airflow, the compressor
is surging.
Stall is a local effect where the airflow is not compressed. Stall effects
can bring the compressor to surge.
To prevent the compressor surge the stall effects are controlled through
the methods of airflow control. The Variable Stator Vanes (VSVs) and
the variable bleed valves are used to optimize stall margin.
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COMPRESSOR OPERATION

T1 (CFM 56) (Lvl 2&3) ENGINE SYSTEM D/O (3) Oct 24, 2008
70 - POWER PLANT CFM 56 Page 73