Aviation dictionary. 2014.
high-pressure fuel system — That part of the aircraft’s overall fuel system that starts after the entry of fuel into the engine. An HP pump (high pressure pump) takes fuel from the low pressure, or aircraft, fuel system and raises its pressure sufficiently to ensure an… … Aviation dictionary
aircraft fuel system — That part of the fuel system whose components are located prior to the entry of the fuel into the engine. It consists of fuel tanks, plumbing, fuel transfer pumps, and low pressure or booster pumps. It also includes the area from where the engine … Aviation dictionary
Fuel system — Kraftstoff Duchfluss Messer für Flugzeuge Das Kraftstoffsystem (engl. fuel system) eines Flugzeugs dient der Versorgung eines motorbetriebenen Flugzeugs mit Kraftstoff. Je nach Flugzeugtyp und dessen konstruktiver Auslegung, ob kunstflugtauglich… … Deutsch Wikipedia
low-pressure cock — Generally referred to as LP cock. An on off cock located in the aircraft fuel system normally immediately after the main fuel supply tank. Once turned off, the fuel supply to the engine is stopped. The cock may be manually or electrically… … Aviation dictionary
engine fuel system — That part of the aircraft’s overall fuel system that starts after the entry of fuel into the engine. For fuel injected and turbine engines, a high pressure (HP) pump takes fuel from the low pressure, or aircraft, fuel system and raises its… … Aviation dictionary
Tire-pressure monitoring system — A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system designed to monitor the air pressure inside the pneumatic tires on various types of vehicles. The system is also sometimes referred to as a tire pressure indication system (TPIS).… … Wikipedia
Fuel oil — An oil tanker taking on bunker fuel. Fuel oil is a fraction obtained from petroleum distillation, either as a distillate or a residue. Broadly speaking, fuel oil is any liquid petroleum product that is burned in a furnace or boiler for the… … Wikipedia
Fuel pump — should not be confused with fuel dispenser, a device that dispenses fuel into an automobile. A high pressure fuel pump on a Yanmar 2GM20 marine diesel engine. A fuel pump is a frequently (but not always) essential component on a car or other… … Wikipedia
Fuel economy-maximizing behaviors — (also known as green driving) describe techniques that drivers can use to optimize their automobile fuel economy. The energy in fuel consumed in driving is lost in many ways, including engine inefficiency, aerodynamic drag, rolling friction, and… … Wikipedia
Diesel fuel — Diesel oil redirects here. Sometimes diesel oil is used to mean lubricating oil for diesel engines. Diesel fuel ( / … Wikipedia
