Anyone know what a typical high bypass turbofan engine has for a CFM rating? I know I read somewhere that the GE90 or PW4400 on the B777 could suck all the air out of a 3-story house in one second, but what does that equal in CFM?
I am wondering because we (Long Tech. mechanic and I) were working on Air Handler #1 in the building today and it had a stamped flow rating of 100,000 CFM with a 200 HP 3-phase motor.
Edit: The AH at work is measured in CFM, jet engines are measured in lbs or kgs per second. The AH is at 1/2 PSI or 14 inwc, and the jet would be at pressures I am not sure of!
What do you guys think a large high bypass would flow? Like I said, I have had some of this info but lost it. I know it is HIGH!!
Thanks, Nick
I am wondering because we (Long Tech. mechanic and I) were working on Air Handler #1 in the building today and it had a stamped flow rating of 100,000 CFM with a 200 HP 3-phase motor.
Edit: The AH at work is measured in CFM, jet engines are measured in lbs or kgs per second. The AH is at 1/2 PSI or 14 inwc, and the jet would be at pressures I am not sure of!
What do you guys think a large high bypass would flow? Like I said, I have had some of this info but lost it. I know it is HIGH!!
Thanks, Nick
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