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exhaust nozzle
- Definição1
- That part of an exhaust cone that opens into the tailpipe; also referred to as the nozzle-shaped end of the tailpipe. The nozzle acts as an orifice whose size determines the density and velocity of outgoing air. In some cases, the nozzle geometry can be varied.
- Fonte1
- KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
- Fonte2
- INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Manual of aircraft accident and incident investigation. Part III: investigation. 1st ed. Montreal, 2011. (Doc. 9756)
- Contexto
- Since the fire is burning within the turbine casing and exhaust nozzle, pulling the fire handle to discharge extinguishing agents to the space between casings and cowls will be ineffective.
- Subárea
- Aircraft Structure
- Related Term
- fuel nozzle
- Français
- tuyère d'échappement