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I don't understand -- there's a huge temperature and pressure differential between recirculated air in planes and the air at 35k ft. I don't see any recondition
by allworknoplay 11y ago
I don't understand -- there's a huge temperature and pressure differential between recirculated air in planes and the air at 35k ft. I don't see any reconditioning or pressurizing, which of course would be crazy to do anyway.
What am I missing?
- jccooper 11y agoWhile it has nothing to do with the invention in the article (which is just about restructuring cabin airflow): air in an airplane is constantly introduced from outside, pressurized taps from the compressor inside the engine(s). Pressure is maintained at a set level by a valve that controls how much air escapes the plane. Most airliners will also have a recirculation/filtering/conditioning system. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_control_system_%28aircraft%29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_control_system_%2... If that's what you're asking. Not entirely sure.