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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atmospheric pressure

Aviation; Jet engines

Barometric pressure exerted by the atmosphere as a result of gravitational attraction above the point in question.

atomizer

Aviation; Jet engines

Nozzle that creates minute particles and accurately shaped spray of fuel suitable for rapid mixing and combustion.

axial-flow compressor

Aviation; Jet engines

One in which the air is compressed parallel to the axis of the engine. It is made up of a series of alternating rotor and stator vane stages.

bending

Aviation; Jet engines

Combination of tension and compression. The inside curve is under compression; the outside is under tension.

bleed system

Aviation; Jet engines

Device that unloads small amounts of air to relieve pressure.

boss

Aviation; Jet engines

Raised rim around a hole; e.g., axle hole in a wheel. Circular projection on a casting, usually serving as the seat for a bolt head or nut.

Brayton cycle

Aviation; Jet engines

The Brayton cycle is a thermodynamic cycle that describes the workings of the gas turbine engine, basis of the airbreathing jet engine and others. It is a constant pressure cycle, with four basic ...