Jet engines

Jet engines

Engines that propel aircrafts by using discharged gases to produce forward thrust. The thrust is generated by jet propulsion of a rearward discharge of fluid, usually combustion gases, in accordance with Newton's laws of motion.

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Jet engines

simplex nozzles

Aviation; Jet engines

Single-orifice channels through which highly atomized and accurately shaped sprays of fuel go into the combustion chamber.

solvent immersion

Aviation; Jet engines

Cleaning method in which parts are immersed in solvent to remove carbon, gum, grease, and other surface contaminants.

span

Aviation; Jet engines

Dimension of an airfoil from tip to tip or from root to tip.

spar

Aviation; Jet engines

Any principal structural member in an airfoil running from tip to tip or root to tip.

specific heat

Aviation; Jet engines

The ratio of the thermal capacity of a substance to the thermal capacity of water.

speed governor

Aviation; Jet engines

Device to relieve the pilot from resetting the power lever when outside air temperature and pressure change. Consists of flyweights balanced by a spring.