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    De Laval subsonic effect in US patent 2017/0316133 for ambient air energy harvesting

    It might be easier to see by comparing EQ 1.b to EQ 6.8, these are located in sections 155 and 638.
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    De Laval subsonic effect in US patent 2017/0316133 for ambient air energy harvesting

    The question is the validity of the equation steps shown as EQ 6.1 through 6.13, found in document sections (632) through (656).
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    De Laval subsonic effect in US patent 2017/0316133 for ambient air energy harvesting

    Yes, I agree about the excessive text, but the question is about the equation 1 and 6.13 . He shows the derivation of 6.13 in preceeding equations, so using the pdf version it is possible to ignore the text and follow the equations instead. I cannot see where the trail is faulty from eq1 to...
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    De Laval subsonic effect in US patent 2017/0316133 for ambient air energy harvesting

    In a C-D nozzle, when the flow velocity increases through the diverging exit section.
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    De Laval subsonic effect in US patent 2017/0316133 for ambient air energy harvesting

    Have you seen this patent application? US 2017/0316133 A1 Basically from my humble understanding, he is saying the DeLaval effect can occur at less than Mach 1 at the throat, with air about 0.5 Mach. Sorry, this doc is 100 pages, here are pertinent section numbers: Standard equation EQ 1...
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    Undergrad What Is the Energy Source for Wing Lift in Airplanes?

    Thanks so much for the concise response, especially rcgldr, the responses are very much appreciated, Thank You. I see that the engine is supplying the additional energy for the lift force. Makes perfect sense since a heavily loaded plane would require more fuel to fly the same distance. I...
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    Undergrad What Is the Energy Source for Wing Lift in Airplanes?

    This is not a homework question. I am familiar with the descriptions of what creates lift. However, this idea of the source of the energy for the lift force is what I am troubled by, that is the question. Thanks for any help or direction.
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    Undergrad What Is the Energy Source for Wing Lift in Airplanes?

    I would much appreciate any critique to this line of thinking. Draw a circle around the airplane to see it as a free body diagram. The airplane engine provides horizontal force to move the plane. Force (F=ma) is a vector quantity with a horizontal direction. The wing lift is a force in the...