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
Enthalpy reaction rate
The enthalpy reaction rate designates the ratio of the static enthalpy change in the rotor and the static enthalpy change between inlet and outlet of a stage.