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A/C Auxiliary power unit and unducted fans
Whatt ata chapter is apu
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Is a small gas turbine engine
located in the tail of an aircraft.
SUPPLIES pneumatic bleed air and
electrical power for the different
aircraft systems.
APU
why is it called auxiliary?
Supplementary /
supporting
it consists of impeller and diffuser
Compressor
A device that
produces usable power
The APU is a small turbine engine
that generates:
Power unit
purposeof an APU.
Provides power when the big engines cant
Act as an emergency power source
in flight
If generators on the main engines
fail, the APU can provide:
Backup electrical power
Sometimes backup air for
pressurization (depending on
aircraft type)
This enhances aircraft safety and
redundancy.
power units runs?
ELectrical power
pneumatic power
3 main sections of an apu
Accessory gearbox section
bleed section
power section
This section developed the
engine rotational power. Drives the compressor,
turbine and the gearbox
Power section
Combustion chamber has?
Annular type or can type reverse flow type
IT consist of rotor and stator
Turbine
drives all
APU accessories like
FUEL PUMP
OIL PUMP
GENERATOR
Accessory gearbox section
Bleed section components?
Load compressor
Inlet guide vane
Surge protection
supply bleed air
supply electrical power
WHAT ARE THE SYSTEMS THAT
USES BLEED AIR
Air conditioning system
Engine starting system
-Bleed air is used to pressurize the aircraft cabin to maintain
a safe and comfortable environment for passengers and
crew.
cabin pressurization
-Such as navigation Systems,
Communication Systems and Flight Data
Monitoring.
Avionics and flight instruments
-Bleed air is used to prevent ice buildup on critical
components, such as the leading edges of the engine
nacelle and other surfaces
Anti icing
-Some food preparation and heating
equipment in the galley may run on
electrical power from the APU.
Galley equipmenrt
is a mechanical-to-electrical
power unit that:
Is mounted on the APU gearbox
Is driven by the rotating shaft of the
APU turbine
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