Water jet
Encyclopedia
Water jet has several meanings including :
- Water jet cutterWater jet cutterA water jet cutter, also known as a waterjet, is a tool capable of slicing into metal or other materials using a jet of water at high velocity and pressure, or a mixture of water and an abrasive substance. The process is essentially the same as water erosion found in nature but greatly accelerated...
, a tool for cutting virtually any material - Water jet cleaning and surface preparation, a tool for cleaning and surface preparation using ultra-high pressure waterjet
- a jetJet (fluid)A jet is an efflux of fluid that is projected into a surrounding medium, usually from some kind of a nozzle, aperture or orifice. Jets can travel long distances without dissipating...
of water under pressure, like in an ornamental fountain - Pump-jetPump-jetA pump-jet, hydrojet, or water jet, is a marine system that creates a jet of water for propulsion. The mechanical arrangement may be a ducted propeller with nozzle, or a centrifugal pump and nozzle...
, a marine propulsion mechanism for jetskis and other types of boats
- Water jet (recreation)Water jet (recreation)A water jet used for recreation is generally smaller than a water cannon, but large enough that the water can spray several meters or feet. People can either insert money to pay for a predetermined amount of usage time, or push a button for free to start and stop the water. The water jet can be...
, a personal-use water cannon that can be turned to spray in different directions and is usually found in water parks