gas generator

Noun

Meaning

(aerospace) A mechanical device that uses a chemical reaction to produce a gas as an output.

(engineering, US) An electrical generator that runs on gasoline.

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In aircraft engines, those three core components are often called the "gas generator." citation There are many different variations of gas turbines, but they all use a gas generator system of some type. Source: Internet

Like a turbojet, it uses the gas generator core (compressor, combustor, turbine) to convert internal energy in fuel to kinetic energy in the exhaust. Source: Internet

In a throttleable ducted rocket, also known as a variable flow ducted rocket, a valve allows the gas generator exhaust to be throttled allowing control of the thrust. Source: Internet

While the power turbine may be integral with the gas generator section, many turboprops today feature a free power turbine on a separate coaxial shaft. Source: Internet

Improvements in sensing and gas generator technology have allowed the development of third generation airbag systems that can adjust their deployment parameters to size, weight, position and restraint status of the occupant. Source: Internet

Machinery has to be added to transfer energy from the gas generator to a bypass airflow. Source: Internet

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