The mass of the turbine section in an aircraft gas turbine engine is determined by the collective mass of its components, which include the turbine blades, rotor assembly, and associated structural elements. To calculate the mass of the entire turbine section, you would typically sum the masses of these individual components.
The formula for calculating the mass of the turbine section is as follows:
- Mass of Turbine Section is the total mass of the turbine section, typically measured in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb).
- Mass of Turbine Blades is the collective mass of all the turbine blades within the turbine section, typically measured in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb).
- Mass of Rotor Assembly is the mass of the rotor that connects the turbine blades and is responsible for transferring mechanical energy, usually measured in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb).
- Mass of Structural Elements includes the mass of any structural components within the turbine section, such as casings or support structures, and is also measured in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb).