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Detail of a turbine exhaust manifold segment.

The turbine exhaust manifold incorporates 15 "omega expansion joints" (so called because their cross-section resembles the Greek letter Ω) to allow for thermal expansion.

 
Omega joint on turbine exhaust manifold segment on F-1 Engine (Davidson Center) at U.S. Space and Rocket Center
Time picture taken Sun Nov 8 14:14:32 2009
Location picture taken Saturn V Hall
Davidson Center for Space Exploration
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Huntsville, AL
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