This work, published last year in the journal Physics of Fluids, could help engineers more precisely direct the modeling
of jet engine nozzle geometries by determining, for instance, the ideal number and length of chevrons.
Not exact matches
Notably, GE's new
jet engine uses a series
of sophisticated 3 - D - printed fuel
nozzles; they are lighter and far more durable because intricate cooling channels have been built into them.
Jet engines produce noise in different ways, but mainly it comes from the high - speed exhaust stream that leaves the
nozzle at the rear
of the
engine.
The importance
of the technology is already being seen at a number
of large companies such as GE who have made enormous strides in industrial 3D printing by opening a facility to produce the 3D printed fuel
nozzles for its advanced LEAP
jet engines, and Rolls - Royce announcing they will flight - test what it claims to be the largest 3D printed aerospace component to ever power an aircraft.
Mercedes says its interior designers took their cues from aircraft construction, so you'll see things such as the wide dash, air vents with adjustable
nozzles (to remind one
of jet engines), and the long center console with real matte - finished metal, not plastic made to look like matte - finished metal.
From above, the instrument panel resembles an airplane wing; set low and with a turbine look about them, the round air
nozzles, a classic TT feature, are reminiscent
of jet engines.
For the 2012 SLS AMG, the interior will be offered with sports seats covered in high quality leather, galvanized air vents with adjustable, cruciform
nozzles and Silver Shadow finish, also a reminder
of the car's
jet's
engines inspiration, nappa leather, solid metal and (optional) genuine carbon - fiber insertions.
The four prominent dashboard air vents with their adjustable, cruciform
nozzles are reminiscent
of a
jet's
engines.
This year, shortlisted artist Roger Hiorns melted down a
jet engine and spayed it through
nozzles to form a pile
of fine granules.
This chosen location for spray
nozzle mounting gives the desired appearance
of the
jet engine emission being «condensation», which it is absolutely not.
Represented a manufacturer
of jet engine fuel spray
nozzles in prosecution
of commercial damage claim against supplier
of super alloy forgings.