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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.
Subárea1
Aircraft Structure
Related Term
exhaust discharge nozzle
fuel nozzle
Português
bocal de escapamento