时间：2011-03-11 23:18来源：蓝天飞行翻译 作者：航空 点击：次
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power density (radar meteorology). The amount of radiated energy per unit cross-sectional area in a radar beam. power-enrichment system (fuel metering system). A subsystem in a carburetor or fuel injection system used on a reciprocating engine. This system enriches the fuel-air mixture when the engine is operating at full power. The mixture ratio used for cruise power is adjusted to give the most economical operation, but when the engine develops full power, enough heat is released to cause damage. The power enrichment system meters additional fuel when the throttle is wide open. This fuel absorbs the excess heat. A power-enrichment system is also called an economizer system. power factor (electrical value). The ratio of the actual power to the apparent power in an alternating current circuit. Actual power, measured by a wattmeter, is the product of the circuit voltage and only that portion of the current in phase with the voltage. Apparent power is the product of the circuit voltage and the total circuit current. Power factor is also the ratio of the circuit resistance to the circuit impedance, and is the cosine of the phase angle. power frequencies (electrical power). The frequency of alternating current used to provide electrical power. In the United States, 60 hertz is the most commonly used power frequency. In other parts of the world, 50-hertz AC is used. Aircraft AC electrical systems use 400 hertz as the power frequency. power lever (turbine engine control). The lever used to actuate the fuel control unit on an aircraft turbine engine. The power lever programs the unit to supply the amount of fuel needed for the operation called for by the pilot. The fuel control delivers this fuel only when all of the conditions in the engine are such that allow it to take the fuel without stalling or flaming out. power loading (aircraft performance). The ratio found by dividing the maximum weight of the aircraft by the brake horsepower produced by all the engines. power of a number (mathematics). The number of times a number is multiplied by itself. The power is indicated by an exponent, a small superscript number such as the 3 in 43. For example, 43 = 64. This is the same as 4 . 4 .4 = 64. power overlap (reciprocating engine parameter). The number of degrees of crankshaft rotation during which more than one cylinder is on its power stroke. powerplant (aircraft component). The complete installation of an aircraft engine, propeller, and all accessories needed for its proper functioning. powerplant rating (FAA rating). The rating associated with an FAA-issued aircraft mechanic license that allows the holder to inspect, repair, and maintain the engine and propeller of an FAA-certificated aircraft. power recovery turbine (reciprocating engines). A small turbine installed in the exhaust system of a reciprocating engine. Its purpose is to extract some of the energy from the exhaust gas that would otherwise be lost. The output shaft of the turbine is coupled through a hydraulic clutch to the engine crankshaft. |
