Monday, 6 May 2024, 12:40 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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CompensatorProvides equal force to mechanically braked wheels. |
Compliance CoatingA coating whose volatile organic compound (VOC) content does not exceed that allowed by regulations. Compliance coatings may be waterborne, low solvent, or powder. |
Composite MaterialsMaterial made up of constituents that remain recognisable. |
CompoundPlace where cars are taken when they die, or dogs when they get lost...A chemical where the two or more elements they contain combine at the molecular level - salt for example is a compound of sodium and chlorine (sodium chloride). |
Compound Gear TrainTwo or more pairs of gears. |
CompoundingThe use of an abrasive material, either by hand or machine, to smooth and enhance the gloss of the applied topcoat. |
CompressionThe reduction in volume of a gas when it is squashed. The gas pressure increases and the temperature rises. |
Compression Ignition (CI)Fuel ignited by heated air (diesel). |
Compression RatioThe ratio between the TOTAL volume of a cylinder (swept volume plus clearance volume) and the CLEARANCE volume (volume above the piston at TDC - the combustion chamber). |
Compression RingA piston ring that helps to contain combustion pressure. |