NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) 19930080833: Airplane Superchargers
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- Title
- NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) 19930080833: Airplane Superchargers
- Publication year listed
- 1921
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- Public domain eBook
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NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) 19930080833: Airplane Superchargers
Author: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
Year: 1921
Discussed here are the principles and operation of aircraft engine superchargers used to maintain and increase engine power as aircraft encounter decreases in the density of air as altitude rises. Details are given on the design and operation of the centrifugal compressors. A method is given for calculating the amount of power needed to drive a compressor. The effects of the use of a compressor on fuel system operation and design are discussed. Several specific superchargers that were in operation are described.
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