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.
Laser drilling
Laser powder cladding
Limiting Mach number
Linear friction welding
Low-pressure compressor
Low-pressure turbine
Low-pressure plasma spraying (LPPS)
Limiting Mach number
The limiting Mach number is the inlet Mach number in a cascade at which the mass flow rate is at a maximum.
Print