Monday, 29 April 2024, 7:27 AM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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IdlingDescribes an engine running at idle speed (usually 700 to 800 rev/min). |
IECInternational electrotechnical commission |
IFIIndirect Fuel Injection |
IGBTThe insulated gate bipolar transistor or IGBT is a three-terminal power semiconductor device, noted for high efficiency and fast switching. |
IGNIgnition |
IgniterThe part of an air bag unit that sets the inflation process in to action. |
Ignition - IGNStarting of combustion. Setting fire to a flammable substance. In a petrol engine the spark jumping the spark plug electrodes that starts the combustion process. |
Ignition AdvanceThe automatic bringing forward of the ignition spark in relation to the engine speed. |
Ignition circuitThe system used to connect components involved in producing a high voltage at the spark plugs. |
Ignition CoilAn electrical transformer that increases the battery voltage to a high tension capable of arcing across the gap of spark plug electrodes. |