The Inlet Particle Separator is included in which group?

The Inlet Particle Separator is included in which group?

• A. Cold Section Module
• B. IPS 3 engine frames
• C. Scroll Case
• D. Main Frame

Answer: (A)

The Inlet Particle Separator is part of the air intake path and sits in the cold section assembly. It’s integrated with the Cold Section Module, where components that operate at ambient temperatures before the compressor are grouped. The IPS uses centrifugal action to remove dust and sand from the incoming air, protecting the compressor and turbine from abrasive ingestion. Because this function and its hardware reside in the cold-section housing, it belongs with the Cold Section Module rather than the engine frames, the scroll case, or other sections.

The Inlet Particle Separator is part of the air intake path and sits in the cold section assembly. It’s integrated with the Cold Section Module, where components that operate at ambient temperatures before the compressor are grouped. The IPS uses centrifugal action to remove dust and sand from the incoming air, protecting the compressor and turbine from abrasive ingestion. Because this function and its hardware reside in the cold-section housing, it belongs with the Cold Section Module rather than the engine frames, the scroll case, or other sections.