Forging forming -- English · 2023年7月31日 0

Going green for Aviation: The role of aviation forgings in reducing fuel consumption

Aviation forgings play an important role in reducing fuel consumption and promoting green aviation development. The following are several aspects of aviation forgings in this regard: lightweight design: aviation forgings use the principle of lightweight design, through the optimization of structural design and the selection of lightweight high-strength materials, under the premise of ensuring the strength needs to reduce the weight of the forgings, and then reduce the overall weight of the aircraft. A lighter aircraft structure can reduce fuel consumption because an aircraft’s propulsion is proportional to its weight, and a reduction in weight means fuel savings. Efficient propulsion system: As a key component of the landing gear, aviation forgings can reduce the drag of the aircraft through improved design and increased friction reduction, among other technologies. For example, the use of low-drag aerodynamic shape design on the landing gear and measures to reduce aerodynamic interference can greatly reduce the resistance of the aircraft during flight, thus reducing energy consumption. High temperature, high pressure applications: Aviation forgings through precision forging and heat treatment and other processes, with excellent high temperature and high pressure resistance. This allows components such as aeroengines to operate in more efficient ways, such as high-temperature materials and high-pressure systems, to improve combustion efficiency and thrust output, thereby reducing fuel consumption per unit of mileage flown. Extended maintenance cycle: Aviation forgings have a long service life and low maintenance needs, which can reduce aircraft downtime and maintenance costs. By extending maintenance periods, airlines can reduce aircraft ground time and improve aircraft utilization, while reducing the large amount of inefficient fuel consumption. In summary, aviation forgings play an important role in reducing fuel consumption and promoting green aviation development through their advantages in lightweight design, efficient propulsion system, high temperature and high pressure application and extended maintenance cycle. The innovation and technological progress of aviation forgings are of great significance to achieve the sustainable development and environmental protection of the aviation industry.