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diffuser section in a turbine engine

In a turbo engine, you'll usually find the diffuser at the tail of your compressor section. Its task does that too: it is needed to take the fast moving air in from a ram-air effect and making its pressure higher. This can sound counterintuitive to some but we tend to think going faster and have low pressure is better! But in a turbine-type engine, high pressure and low speed are right up the alley to make an effective running that will deliver performance results.

High speed, low pressure state - Air enters the diffuser at a high velocity but because it was compressed in the compressor to get there faster. This slows down the air and increases it's pressure. It further ensures that the exhaust gas never coming back to the compressor section, which is critical for an engine to achieve its performance. The diffuser does this by promoting a smooth and orderly flow of air into the fuel injectors. This consistent flow is important because it helps make the combustion process run smoother, which in turn enables the fuel to be burned more effectively and provide additional power for what needs to get done on those engines.

How a Diffuser Section Enhances Turbine Engine Performance

On top of improving how the fuel burns, amending any "bumpiness" or twist in airflow leaves also reduces the amount of energy that would otherwise be lost. This turbulence - all the little bumps and twists making up energy expenditures. Since it reduces the incidence of turbulence, this diffuser helps to make the engine more efficient which in turn leads to a savings on fuel.

Aesthetic: The angle of the diffuser walls is a fundamental aspect in design Steep walls, however, can turn the exhaust stream turbulent and cause pressure to drop -- inefficient. This wall cannot be too flat or the air simply will not slow down, which is also bad. Correct angle is crucial for best possible running of the engine Design probably occupies most of an engineer's headspace, as its what is needed to get the design optimal and efficient.

Why choose O.B.T diffuser section in a turbine engine?

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