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51MAP sensor — The examples and descriptions in this article apply strictly to four stroke cycle gasoline engines. Other engine types such as diesel, or two stroke cycle can differ in the exact implementation, but the general theme still applies. The manifold… …
52method — The mode or manner or orderly sequence of events of a process or procedure. SEE ALSO: fixative, operation, procedure, stain, technique. [G. methodos; fr. meta, after, + hodos, way] Abell Kendall m. a …
53Glossary of motorsport terms — The following is a glossary of terminology used in motorsport, along with explanations of their meanings. Contents: 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W …
54Evolution of water on Mars and Earth — The evolution of H2O on either planet needs be understood in the context of the other terrestrial planetary bodies and their current H2O inventories.H2O Inventory of MarsA significant amount of surficial H has been observed globally by the Mars… …
55Fusion power — The Sun is a natural fusion reactor. Fusion power is the power generated by nuclear fusion processes. In fusion reactions two light atomic nuclei fuse together to form a heavier nucleus (in contrast with fission power). In doing so they release a …
56Heinkel HeS 40 — The Heinkel HeS 40 was an experimental constant volume jet engine designed by Adoph Müller s team at Heinkel starting some time in 1940 or 41. It was based on the mechanical layout of the HeS 30, but replaced the conventional flame cans with… …
57Rolls-Royce RB262 — The Rolls Royce RB262 is a new 2 shaft turbofan, which is due to run in Germany by the end of 2007, as part of the Efficiency, Environment and Economy (E3E) technology programme. As a demonstrator, the RB262 is sized to develop a static thrust of …
58Corona discharge — The corona discharge around a high voltage coil …
59Chernobyl disaster effects — The Chernobyl disaster triggered the release of substantial amounts of radiation into the atmosphere in the form of both particulate and gaseous radioisotopes. It is the most significant unintentional release of radiation into the environment to… …
60Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
