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Definition of Vortex Dissipater

A high velocity stream of compressor bleed air blown from a nozzle to where vortices are likely to form, destroying the vortices that would ingest debris. For More Information: http://pdf.aiaa.org/jaPreview/JA/1971/PVJAPRE59173.pdf