evaporative emission control system
1evaporative emission control system — (EVAP pr EEC) A system for reducing evaporative emissions by means of a sealed fuel tank, a vapour liquid separator, a three way valve, an activated carbon filter, and a network of interconnecting hoses. Also called evaporation control system …
2evaporative emission shed system — (EESS) a Ford evaporative emission control system introduced in 1978 …
3emission control system — See evaporative emission control system exhaust emission control system …
4emission-control system — ▪ automotive technology in automotive engineering, means employed to limit the discharge of noxious gases from the internal combustion engine. There are four main sources of these gases: the engine exhaust, the crankcase, the fuel tank, and …
5control system — All of the components required for the automatic control of a process variable. See active noise control system anti spin regulation traction control system engine control system evaporation control system evaporative emission control system… …
6emission control — A system for restricting the amount of noxious emissions. There are two standards for emission controls: level E for Europe and the more stringent level U for the United States. See exhaust emission control evaporative emission control system …
7evaporation control system — (EVAP or ECS) A system for reducing evaporative emissions by means of a sealed fuel tank, a vapour liquid separator, a three way valve, an activated carbon filter, and a network of interconnecting hoses. A system used to prevent the escape of… …
8control — [1] A device or mechanism for adjusting a component. See cruise control. [2] The ability of the driver to make a vehicle perform as required. [3] To regulate. [4] Automatic or manual device used to stop, start, and/or regulate flow of gas, liquid …
9emission — The passing of gases and other toxic substances into the atmosphere. Also see automotive emissions crankcase emissions evaporative emission control system evaporative emissions exhaust emission controls exhaust emissions low emission low …
10fuel vapor recirculation system — An emission system which traps the excess gasoline vapor, condenses it back to liquid form, and then sends it back to the gasoline tank. Also called evaporative emission control system …
