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1Engine braking — is where the retarding forces within an engine are used to slow a vehicle down, as opposed to using an external braking mechanism, for example friction brakes or magnetic brakes. The term is often confused with several other types of braking,… …
2Engine-generator — An engine generator is the combination of an electrical generator and an engine (prime mover) mounted together to form a single piece of equipment. This combination is also called an engine generator set or a gen set . In many contexts, the… …
3Engine room — In a ship, an engine room is where the main engine(s), generators, compressors, pumps, fuel/lubrication oil purifiers and other major machinery are located. It is sometimes referred to as the machinery space . Engine Rooms are typically towards… …
4Engine cart — An engine cart is an engine support on rollers used at an engine test stand.The engine, e.g. combustion engine, is mounted on this mobile support for holding the engine in an accurate position during the test.Compared to a fixed support, the… …
5engine compartment — The space where the engine is mounted. Also called the engine bay. Also see cluttered engine compartment crowded engine compartment …
6engine cover — The panel which conceals the engine in a mid engine car. Also called access panel. Also see hood (British bonnet ) which covers the engine only in a front mounted engine …
7engine nacelle — The streamlined, enclosed housing on a fuselage or wing in which the engine is mounted …
8engine subframe — A separate frame in which the engine is mounted …
9engine gauge unit — A triple gauge instrument with an oil pressure gauge, oil temperature gauge, and fuel pressure gauge all mounted into one panel. Also known as a triple gauge …
10Portable engine — A portable engine is a small steam engine, mounted on wheels or skids, which is used for driving machinery using a belt from its flywheel. It is not self propelled and is towed to the work site by horses or bullocks, or even a traction engine.… …
