Question 133Gas Turbine - Assistant Engineer
70% to passAccelerating the compressor to the self sustaining speed of the engine is the function of which of the following components?
ACompressor extension shaft
BStarter
CPT shaft
DMechanical driveshaft
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Starter. The starter is responsible for accelerating the compressor to the self-sustaining speed of the engine. When the engine is initially started, the starter provides the necessary torque to spin up the compressor to the point where it can self-sustain and continue running on its own. The compressor extension shaft, PT shaft, and mechanical driveshaft are not responsible for this function - they are other components of the engine system that serve different purposes.
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