Glossary
What are transonic airfoils, and what is the active clearance control? Check out our technical dictionary and find out more about engine technology terms – from active clearance control to velocity triangle.
Electrochemical metal removal (ECM)
Eddy-current inspection
Electro-discharge machining (EDM)
Efficiency
Electroless nickel plating
Electropolishing
Engine 3E
Engine price
Enthalpy reaction rate
Etching (etch inspection)
Etch inspection
Exhaust jet
Electropolishing
This anodic material removal method serves to smoothen surfaces, remove burrs, round sharp edges and expose cracks prior to penetrant crack inspection.