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HEAT BLOCK [1 record]

Record 1 2000-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermal Insulation
DEF

Insulation material installed between the cell mount of an infrared flame detector and the sighting pipe to reduce heat conduction to the cell.

CONT

Electronic Fuel Injection nozzles and fuel rails are subjected to overheating during vehicles operation ... Solution. Install a flat rectangular heat shield between the exhaust manifold and the fuel rail. This shield combines a high temperature ceramic heat block with a more cost effective lower temperature resistant fiberglass insulation. An aluminum foil pad is also added to distribute the heat throughout the insulator alleviating any "hot spots."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Isolation thermique

Spanish

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