exhaust emissions
91Auxiliary power unit — An auxiliary power unit (APU) is a device on a vehicle whose purpose is to provide energy for functions other than propulsion. Different types of APU are found on aircraft, as well as on some large ground vehicles.AircraftFunctions of APU The… …
92Suzuki Cultus — Manufacturer Suzuki Motor Corporation Production 1983–present Successor Suzuki Cultus Crescent (Japan) …
93Glossary of UK railway terminology — This page contains a list of jargon used to varying degrees by railway enthusiasts / railfans and trainspotters in the United Kingdom, including nicknames for various locomotives and multiple units. Although not exhaustive, many of the entries in …
94Valve seat — The valve seat in an internal combustion gasoline or diesel engine is the surface against which an intake or an exhaust valve rests during the portion of the engine operating cycle when that valve is closed. The valve seat is a critical component …
95early fuel evaporation system — (EFE) A system that heats the inlet manifold to provide a warm air/fuel mixture, reducing condensation and improving fuel evaporation, thus improving cold engine operation and reducing exhaust emissions. An EFE system operated by engine exhaust… …
96pollutant — Hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides. See exhaust emissions exhaust pollutants …
97thermostatic air cleaner — (TAC) An air cleaner which also controls the temperature of the air entering the engine. A temperature control is necessary to optimize the air/fuel ratio with regard to minimum exhaust emissions; typically, the TAC regulates air intake… …
98Rolls-Royce marine diesel engines — are manufactured by Rolls Royce plc and cover five ranges of diesel engines for the marine sector.There are three Bergen and two Crossley Pielstick ranges with power outputs in the range 1.2MW to 15MW. Bergen RangeThe Bergen marine diesel ranges… …
99Throttle — A throttle is the mechanism by which the flow of a fluid is managed by constriction or obstruction. An engine s power can be increased or decreased by the restriction of inlet gases ( i.e., by the use of a throttle). The term throttle has come to …
100Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers — The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is a trade group of automobile manufacturers in the United States. Their mission is to represents the common interests of its members and provides a forum to enable them to advance public policies that… …
