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Carbon Composites Help Lower Aircrafts’ Fuel Costs
 Carbon Composites Help Lower Aircrafts’ Fuel Costs 3/24/2008 Technological
innovations from Goodrich Corporation in lightweight composites, structural
design and engine fuel components are key enablers that help customers meet
future environmental requirements. The
majority of noise from aircraft is generated from the engine by fans,
compressors, and from jet mixing. As a primary designer and manufacturer of
nacelles, the structure surrounding the engine including the inlet cowl, fan
cowl, thrust reverser, core cowl and nozzle, Goodrich engineers reduce noise
through dispersion, dampening, absorption and frequency change. Acoustics specialists continue to find
new ways to manufacture quieter systems, reducing noise during take-off and
landing, as well as noise in the interior cabin throughout flight. Carbon-
based composite materials, 10 times stronger and three times lighter than
steel, are used to mold the outer shell of the engine nacelle. These advanced
nacelle systems absorb engine energy, aiding in significant noise reduction,
and their light weight enhances fuel economy << Back to News |
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