Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
continuous-duty ignition system — A secondary ignition system in a gas turbine engine in which one igniter plug keeps firing continuously. The system is used on takeoff and landing and when flying in weather conditions that are conducive to flameout … Aviation dictionary
ignition system — The system that provides the electrical current or spark to ignite the air fuel mixture in the combustion chambers. It includes the battery or magneto which sends electricity to the ignition coil if the ignition switch is on. The coil amplifies… … Dictionary of automotive terms
AC Ignition System — See continuous AC Ignition System … Dictionary of automotive terms
Continuous-wave radar — is a type of radar system where a known stable frequency continuous wave radio energy is transmitted and then received from any reflecting objects.[1]Continuous wave (CW) radar uses Doppler, which renders the radar immune to interference from… … Wikipedia
rocket and missile system — ▪ weapons system Introduction any of a variety of weapons systems that deliver explosive warheads to their targets by means of rocket propulsion. Rocket is a general term used broadly to describe a variety of jet propelled missiles… … Universalium
Antilag system — An anti lag system (ALS) is a system used on turbocharged engines to minimize turbo lag. Contents 1 Overview 2 Methods 2.1 Retarding ignition 2.2 Inlet bypass … Wikipedia
CACIS — Acronym for Continuous AC Ignition System … Dictionary of automotive terms
Fuel injection — Fuel rail connected to the injectors that are mounted just above the intake manifold on a four cylinder engine. Fuel injection … Wikipedia
Internal combustion engine — The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of a fuel (normally a fossil fuel) occurs with an oxidizer (usually air) in a combustion chamber. In an internal combustion engine, the expansion of the high temperature and high … Wikipedia
gasoline engine — Most widely used form of internal combustion engine, found in most automobiles and many other vehicles. Gasoline engines vary significantly in size, weight per unit of power generated, and arrangement of components. The principal type is the… … Universalium
