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Journey Through A Jet Engine

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 Learn Materials With Augmented Reality Tools 		Doctors use 2D X-ray images of limbs to diagnose fractures; we use penetrating X-ray or neutron beams to get 3D images of structures to prevent unexpected failures, and to help introduce new materials and materials manufacturing techniques into jet engines safely.

2D images of bodies
 Doctors get 2D images of bodies to diagnose fractures.
3D images of structures
 Using X-rays, we can get 3D images of structures.
The cooling channels help to keep the blade cool
 With X-ray, we can see the structure inside a turbine blade"

In effect, we have an engineering body scanner creating a virtual 3D replica of the critical components of a jet engine. We have assembled these 3D images into a journey through the jet engine.

Aeroengines in museums look rather boring from the outside, but inside they are packed with materials innovations. This 2D (3D-rendered) version of "Journey Through a Jet-Engine" tool brings to life current materials research and enables the student to wander and investigate animations, fact sheets and video clips at their own speed

What's in the tool ?
Travel at your own speed and find out (click on the images to magnify):

Interrogate different engine component The journey tells how a jet engine works
Use of Materials Card to explain why materials is used Explains using the master cards which materials are used
Bling Technology, one of Manufacturing Innovations to reduce engine weight & noise Learn about new materials innovations
Manufacturing Fan-Blade with Blow-Up Technique Shows how parts are made
Testing of FanBlade with BirdStrike Shows how parts are tested

You are encouraged to view this journey before attempting the 'Jet-Engine Designer Challenge'


How is this tool linked to the schools curricula in UK ?
It will directly support the 21st Century GCSE Science syllabus as well as providing material for Advancing Physics A-Level.


The Journey Through A Jet-Engine will soon be available here ! Check back later 		University of Manchester
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EPSRC
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Royal Academy of Engineering
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Museum of Science & Industry
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UK Centre for Materials Education
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Rolls-Royce
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counter visits since Apr-2008                              This website is part of "So You Think You Can Design A Jet-Engine?!", an EPSRC-funded project.