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COMPRESSOR STALL [2 records]

Record 1 2003-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compressors
DEF

[A] separation of the airflow from the suction surface of the freed or rotating blades of a compressor.

OBS

Any degree of stall reduces air flow.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Compresseurs
DEF

Décrochage aérodynamique des aubes dû à une distorsion de l'écoulement d'entrée et responsable du «pompage» du compresseur.

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
DEF

A condition in an axial-flow compressor in which one or more stages of rotor blades fail to pass air smoothly to the succeeding stages. A stall condition is caused by a pressure ratio that is incompatible with the engine rpm. Compressor stall will be indicated by a rise in exhaust temperature, and if allowed to continue, may result in flameout and physical damage to the engine. An rpm change up and down will also usually result.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
OBS

Turbomachines.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
OBS

Turbinas.

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