Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
direct ignition system — (DIS) An ignition system which does not used a distributor but carries high voltage from the ignition coils directly to the spark plugs. Also see integrated Direct Ignition System … Dictionary of automotive terms
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
ignition — A process which initiates the combustion of the compressed air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. In a spark ignition engine, the mixture is ignited by an electric spark; in a diesel engine, the self igniting mixture must be preheated by… … Dictionary of automotive terms
National Ignition Facility — NIF s basic layout. The laser pulse is generated in the room just right of center, and is sent into the beamlines (blue) on either side. After several passes through the beamlines the light is sent into the switchyard (red) where it is aimed into … Wikipedia
IDI — Acronym for integrated direct ignition system … Dictionary of automotive terms
Nissan VR engine — Manufacturer Nissan Production 2007–present The VR engine is a 3.8 L V6 piston engine from Nissan. The engine is the product of further development of the widely successful … Wikipedia
Audi RS6 — Infobox Automobile name = Audi RS6 quattro manufacturer = quattro GmbH (a private subsidiary of Audi AG) parent company = Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG) production = C5: 2002 2004 C6: 2008 present assembly = Neckarsulm, Germany predecessor =… … Wikipedia
Glossary of military abbreviations — List of terms, acronyms, information, related to modern armour, artillery, infantry, weapons, and related military subject matter.* AA anti aircraft * AAA anti aircraft artillery Triple A * AAAV Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle * AAD Armoured… … Wikipedia
Cartridge (firearms) — From left: .50 BMG, .300 Win Mag, .308 Winchester, 7.62×39mm, 5.56×45mm NATO, .22LR. A cartridge, also called a round, packages the bullet, gunpowder and primer into a single metallic case precisely made to fit the firing chamber of a firearm … Wikipedia
Thermostat — This article is about the temperature regulating device. For the French cooking oven temperature scale, see Gas Mark#Other cooking temperature scales. Honeywell s iconic The Round model T87 thermostat, one of which is in the Smithsonian … Wikipedia
