1. High-pressure turbine
In a turbine, the energy contained in the gas flow emerging at high pressure and temperature from the combustor is converted into mechanical energy. The turbine is divided into high pressure and low-pressure sections: the high-pressure turbine drives the high-pressure compressor. Advanced technologies such as new materials, new cooling concepts and air cooling will help to further increase the engine’s efficiency in the future.
MTU has been manufacturing high-pressure turbine parts for the GP7000 since the program was launched in 2005. The two-stage design of the high-pressure turbine powering the A380 mega-liner is based on the GE90 - the engine for the Boeing 777.
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