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COMPRESSED AIR STARTING SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motors (Machinery)
CONT

Although the design of air starting systems may vary, the function remains the same. In general, such systems must have a source of air...; a storage tank; air flask(s); an air timing mechanism and a valve in the engine cylinder to admit the air during starting and to seel the cylinder while the engine is running.

Key term(s)
  • air-starting system
  • compressed air-starting system

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteurs mécaniques

Spanish

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