Several questions involving a homemade miniature jet engine.

[metameta]

Hey guys. I am new to engineering and I came to this because I wanted to make my own miniature jet engine. I have a limited knowledge of physics but I wish to broaden it through this idea.
Now I know that this was made before for RC models, but I want to actually make one so I understand how they work, and I decided to start here.
Here are my questions:
1. How exactly does a typical jet engine compressor work?
2. I believe there are several types of compressors used in jet engines. If I want to make one for a small sized engine, say, about 20cm wide and 50cm long, which type of compressor works best, and which factors define it?

 

[metameta]

Can anyone help?

 

[Jobrag]

Try googling "designs for model jet engines" there seems to be a lot of information out there.

 

[RonL]

This should answer any questions, if not, you might need to get a link to the patent processes and office. :)

http://www.scribd.com/doc/6544030/I...Engine-Gas-Turbine-Turbojet-Turbojet-Turbofan

Best wishes to you

 

[jehan60188]

5-minute jet engine
anything beyond this is a matter of ingenuity, creativity, and tinkering (aka, engineering)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZskLP8Q7AY