Internal air system :
INTRODUCTION
1. The engine internal air system is defined as those airflows which do not directly contribute to the engine thrust. The system has several important functions to perform for the safe and efficient operation of the engine. These functions include internal engine and accessory unit cooling, bearing chamber sealing prevention of hot gas ingestion into the turbine disc cavities, control of bearing axial loads, control of turbine blade tip clearances (Part 5) and engine anti-icing (Part 13). The system also supplies air for the aircraft services. Up to one fifth of the total engine core mass airflow may be used for these various functions.
INTRODUCTION
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| Fig. 9-1 General internal airflow pattern. |
