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fuel system [6 records]

Record 1 2012-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
  • Aircraft Systems
CONT

The purpose of a fuel system is to deliver a uniform flow of clean fuel under constant pressure to the carburetor or other fuel-control unit. This supply must be adequate to meet all engine demands at various altitudes and lattitudes of flight.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
  • Circuits des aéronefs
CONT

Les circuits de carburant ont pour but d'alimenter en carburant le ou les moteurs; ils doivent être conçus de manière à assurer une bonne alimentation dans tous les cas de vol, quelle que soit l'assiette longitudinale et transversale de l'avion.

OBS

circuit de carburant : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
  • Circuitos de las aeronaves
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Record 2 2002-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

In an automobile, the system that delivers the fuel and air to the engine cylinders. Consists of the fuel tank and lines, gauges, fuel pump, intake manifold, and carburetor or fuel-injection system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
CONT

Les systèmes d'alimentation, chargés d'amener l'essence depuis le réservoir jusqu'au carburateur, sont caractérisés par la place donnée au réservoir et le procédé utilisé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Alimentación de combustible (Vehículos automotores)
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Record 3 1991-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques

Spanish

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Record 4 1985-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Railroad Maintenance
DEF

fuel system (refrigeration)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
DEF

système d'alimentation à essence (groupe frigorifique)

Spanish

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Record 5 1980-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gas Turbines

French

Domaine(s)
  • Turbines à gaz

Spanish

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Record 6 1979-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)

Spanish

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