After combustion, where does the hot air flow next?

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After combustion, where does the hot air flow next?

Explanation:
Hot gases from combustion enter the turbine section to extract energy. The turbine blades convert much of that thermal energy into mechanical energy to drive the compressor (and other accessories) via the shaft. After the turbine has absorbed energy, the gases continue to the exhaust to be expelled and produce thrust. So the next flow path after combustion is to the turbines. The hot gases aren’t sent back to the air inlet or into the fuel system, and they don’t go straight to the exhaust without passing through the turbine.

Hot gases from combustion enter the turbine section to extract energy. The turbine blades convert much of that thermal energy into mechanical energy to drive the compressor (and other accessories) via the shaft. After the turbine has absorbed energy, the gases continue to the exhaust to be expelled and produce thrust. So the next flow path after combustion is to the turbines. The hot gases aren’t sent back to the air inlet or into the fuel system, and they don’t go straight to the exhaust without passing through the turbine.

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