The vortex and the jet : : a journey into the beauty and mystery of flight / / Reiner Decher.
This open access book is an introduction for the lay reader to understand the basics of flight. The exposure is to the mysteries of lift generation by wings and the basic function of the jet propulsion engine. The text relies on simple descriptions of the physics of air flow without unduly involving...
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| Place / Publishing House: | Singapore : : Springer,, 2022. ©2022. |
| Year of Publication: | 2022 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xv, 175 pages) :; illustrations (some color) |
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Table of Contents:
- How and why does a wing generate lift? The bound vortex Frictionless air cannot provide lift: a paradox Drag, a nightmare or a challenge, depending on your point of view Pressure: The Bernoulli principle and flow energy conservation Pressure, pressure, it’s all about pressure! Putting it all together in the real world The jet: fluid in motion Propulsion for flight: power or thrust? The compressor: engine keystone Bypass Other components of the jet engine More components: inlets, mixers, and nozzles