Discussion:Pratt and WhitneyTechnology
Overview
In this discussion, you will watch a video about Pratt & Whitney technology. Watch the video, and then use the discussion questions to participate in the discussion.
Discussion Resources
Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan™ Engine Revolutionizing Aviation (4:18) (链接到外部网站。)
Discussion Questions
Share your views on the amount of time and effort that Pratt & Whitney have expended in the discussion post by answering each of the following questions:
- What type of gas turbine engine did Pratt & Whitney modify with the new technology?
- What is the technology/feature for this engine design?
- What are the technology benefits?
- What are your thoughts about statements made by some industry professionals that this technology should be freely available to other engine manufactures, as a means to improve the industry’s operational costs?
- This is one of many technologies incorporated into gas turbine engines. Research and share another technology incorporated into a gas turbine engine design and the benefit.
