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Shunt valve — (Mach.) A valve permitting a fluid under pressure an easier avenue of escape than normally; specif., a valve, actuated by the governor, used in one system of marine engine governing to connect both ends of the low pressure cylinder as a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
EAS Valve — The valve in an emission control system governing the airflow from the air pump in connection with the EAC valve. When its solenoid is energized, air is directed into the exhaust ports to increase oxidation and accelerate catalytic converter heat … Dictionary of automotive terms
shunt valve — noun : a valve permitting a fluid under pressure an easier avenue of escape than normally; specifically : a valve actuated by the governor and used in one system of marine engine governing to connect both ends of the low pressure cylinder as a… … Useful english dictionary
vacuum reducer valve — (VRV) A valve used by GM to limit the amount of vacuum governing the ignition advance mechanism of the distributor; on some ignition systems, a VRV is used to reduce intake manifold vacuum when the coolant temperature is above 104°C (220°F), in… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Surgery — This article is about the medical specialty. For other uses, see Surgery (disambiguation). A cardiothoracic surgeon performs a mitral valve replacement at the Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. Surgery (from the Greek … Wikipedia
Allegations of cheating in the 1994 Formula One season — There were several instances of allegations of cheating in the 1994 Formula One season concerning several teams involved in the sport. One of the main allegations surrounded the Benetton team. The team were alleged to have been using illegal… … Wikipedia
Railway air brake — Piping diagram from 1920 of a Westinghouse E T Air Brake system on a locomotive … Wikipedia
Gas cylinder — For the mechanical devices used to impart a force from a pressurized liquid or gas, see pneumatic cylinder. For the large structures used to store town gas, see gas holder. Industrial compressed gas cylinders used for oxy fuel welding and cutting … Wikipedia
Hungary — /hung geuh ree/, n. a republic in central Europe. 9,935,774; 35,926 sq. mi. (93,050 sq. km). Cap.: Budapest. Hungarian, Magyarország. * * * Hungary Introduction Hungary Background: Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro Hungarian Empire, which… … Universalium
Ducati V-twin motorcycles — Ducati Multistrada 90 Degree V twin motor The next new Ducati engine to appear after the Ducati Apollo was the 90°V twin, initial Grand Prix racing versions being 500 cc, and the production bikes were 750 cc. There was also the Ducati 750 Imola… … Wikipedia