You may be wondering, "what are nozzles, and why are they important?"
Simply put, nozzles are constricted ducts designed to increase the speed of a fluid flowing through that duct. Ever since the invention of gunpowder in the 9th century, nozzles have existed in one way or another. It was not until the past few centuries however, that they really hit their stride.
Modern propelling nozzles have enabled such impressive feats as the launching of astronauts to the moon (as well as the launching of everything else that goes into space) and play an important role in both transit airliners and military fighter jets.
There is a great deal of science and engineering that comes into play before the nozzle even plays its part, but this website will deal only with information relating directly to nozzles. Nozzles are also used in applications unrelated to flight, however our focus will be on rockets and planes. This website is dedicated to informing the viewer about how propelling nozzles work, and why they are so important.
Simply put, nozzles are constricted ducts designed to increase the speed of a fluid flowing through that duct. Ever since the invention of gunpowder in the 9th century, nozzles have existed in one way or another. It was not until the past few centuries however, that they really hit their stride.
Modern propelling nozzles have enabled such impressive feats as the launching of astronauts to the moon (as well as the launching of everything else that goes into space) and play an important role in both transit airliners and military fighter jets.
There is a great deal of science and engineering that comes into play before the nozzle even plays its part, but this website will deal only with information relating directly to nozzles. Nozzles are also used in applications unrelated to flight, however our focus will be on rockets and planes. This website is dedicated to informing the viewer about how propelling nozzles work, and why they are so important.
JR