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road load horsepower — The amount of power at the driving wheels needed to move a vehicle down the road at a steady speed. This power varies according to the vehicle s speed, aerodynamic drag, mechanical friction, and the tires rolling resistance. Road load horsepower… … Dictionary of automotive terms
horsepower — (HP) A measurement of the engine s ability to perform work. One horsepower is defined as the ability to lift 33,000 pounds one foot in one minute. To find horsepower, the total rate of work in foot pounds accomplished is divided by 33,000. If a… … Dictionary of automotive terms
load — [1] something to be lifted, carried, transported, or accelerated. [2] The amount of material transported. [3] The amount of power carried by an electric circuit. [4] The resistance overcome by an engine when it is driving a machine. Also see axle … Dictionary of automotive terms
Horsepower — hp redirects here. For other uses, see HP (disambiguation). Horsepower (HP) is the name of several units of measurement of power. The most common definitions equal between 735.5 and 750 watts.[1] Horsepower was originally defined to compare the… … Wikipedia
Load bank — A load bank is a device which develops an electrical load, applies the load to an electrical power source and converts or dissipates the resultant power output of the source. The purpose of a load bank is to accurately mimic the operational or… … Wikipedia
Palletized load system — The Palletized Load System (PLS) is a logistics supply program that entered service in the United States Army in 1993. It performs line haul (long distance), local haul (short distance), unit resupply, and other missions in the tactical… … Wikipedia
rated load — noun : the load a machine is designed to carry as usually stated on the nameplate in appropriate power units (as of horsepower for motors and engines or of kilovolt amperes for alternating current generators) * * * 1. the load a machine or… … Useful english dictionary
Dynamometer — For the dynamometer used in railroading, see dynamometer car .A dynamometer or dyno for short, is a machine used to measure torque and rotational speed (rpm) from which power produced by an engine, motor or other rotating can be calculated.A… … 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
Diesel locomotive — Three styles of diesel locomotive body: cab unit, hood unit and box cab. These locomotives are operated by Pacific National in Australia … Wikipedia
