Pressurisation, air conditioning and oxygen
8 min read
Where the air comes from
Most airliners take bleed air from the engines' compressors (or the APU on the ground); some use electric compressors instead. Packs (air cycle machines) cool it and control its temperature, and it is mixed with filtered recirculated cabin air.
IN THIS LESSON
- Pressurisation
- Oxygen
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