Aircrafts have been around us for quite some time now but they have evolved in lockstep with technological advancements.
Now modern airplanes are enhanced with technological innovations. This makes them easier to operate and safer to fly. Moreover, new aircraft are powered by gas turbine engines or jet engines.
These jet engines are used in cars, race trucks and motorcycles. The only difference between the engines in the different types of vehicles is their power that is set according to the type of machine they are installed into.
But what is a jet engine? In simple words, any engine that uses internal combustion is called a jet engine. These engines use a jet fluid that is generally hot exhaust gas raised by burning fuel.
But if you want your aircraft’s jet engine to function properly then it will need an exhaust system, because the exhaust of the jet engine in airplanes plays a vital role in keeping the system running smoothly.
The engines are made by certified aircraft aviation welding companies that have trained and certified aviation engineers and technicians who specialize in making these jet engines.
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In this blog post, we will provide you with more information and some interesting facts about a jet engine's exhaust.
How Does The Aircraft’s Jet Engine System Work?
Other wheeled vehicles only need a simple exhaust system, but an aircraft requires a more complex and sophisticated engine design.
An aircraft needs an engine exhaust that can vent all the other gases away from the fuselage and the engine because this is the only way to prevent fire, loss of engine performance and carbon monoxide poisoning.
But as an aircraft owner, it is important that you understand the importance of tune ups and regular inspection if you want to keep your jet engine exhaust in good working condition.
The jet engine provides power to the aircraft and the exhaust. It also indirectly powers the carburetor and cabin heat for the aircraft.
The Noise Of Jet Engine Exhaust
An aircraft is one of the loudest wheeled vehicles. But what makes it so loud and noisy?
The noise from an aircraft comes from two sources: the jet engine and the reaction of the exhaust to its surrounding air.
Also keep in mind that once the hot exhaust leaves the nozzle and turbine, it travels faster than the air around it and that creates a deafening and loud roar.
You also might notice that the jet engine noise is sometimes louder than its usual sound; this is mostly due to adverse weather conditions.
The weather conditions cause extra turbulence of the high-velocity air making it exit the nozzle quickly. This air slams against the surrounding low-velocity air and all of this produces a huge roaring sound.
This sound is called the amplification of turbulence fluctuations.
Temperature And Pressure Of The Jet Engine Exhaust
The exhaust system of the jet engine is consistently exposed to extreme temperatures between 1300 to 1400 fahrenheit.
In addition to this, the body of the aircrafts exhaust is bombarded by corrosive properties such as hydrocarbon fuels that can cause a significant change over time.
As the engine is constantly exposed to extreme temperatures, pressure and corrosive leftovers, aircraft maintenance is important to keep the exhaust system working properly.
So if you see any signs of wear and tear in your aircrafts exhaust then you should hire a professional aircraft welding company to replace or repair the affected parts immediately in order to avoid issues like poor engine performance, leaks, fire and carbon monoxide.
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