Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 7:27 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Tetraethyl LeadA petrol additive to reduce 'knock' or detonation. Also described as an octane enhancer. |
TFIThick film ignition module. |
Theoretical CoverageDescribes a paint's film thickness or hiding power. Defined as the number of square metres a coating should cover at a specified film thickness measured in microns. |
Thermal CyclingLaboratory testing of paint formulations by alternately heating and cooling a painted object to determine what effect this variation has on the paint's properties. |
Thermal EfficiencyThe ratio between the heat energy in the fuel and the power output from the engine. |
Thermal ExpansionIncrease in size of an object as temperature increases. |
Thermal GaugeInstrument gauges that use the heating effect of electricity to move a needle. |
ThermistorResistor whose resistance is greatly reduced by heating. |
Thermo Time SwitchA device containing a bimetal strip. It is used in conjunction with a cold start injector to deliver a set amount of extra fuel when starting from cold. |
Thermo-time-switchA device containing a bimetal strip. It is used in conjunction with a cold start injector to deliver a set amount of extra fuel when starting from cold. |