Ice crystal icing in gas turbine engines

<p>Numerous turbofan power loss events have occurred in high altitude locations in the presence of ice crystals. Ice crystals enter the engine core, partially melt in the compressor and then accrete onto components that are initially warmer than freezing. The ice accretion causes blockage of t...

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Main Author: Connolly, J
Other Authors: McGilvray, M
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2021
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