test — 1. To prove; to try a substance; to determine the chemical nature of a substance by means of reagents. 2. A method of examination, as to determine the presence or absence of a definite disease or of some substance in any of the fluids, tissues,… … Medical dictionary
Air permeability specific surface — The air permeability specific surface of a powder material is a single parameter measurement of the fineness of the powder. The specific surface is derived from the resistance to flow of air (or some other gas) through a porous bed of the powder … Wikipedia
Air filter — An air filter is a device which removes solid particulates such as dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria from air. Air filters are used in applications where air quality is important, notably in building ventilation systems and in engines, such as… … Wikipedia
Engine test stand — An engine test stand is a facility used to develop, characterize and test engines. The facility, often offered as a product to automotive OEMs, allows engine operation in different operating regimes and offers measurement of several physical… … Wikipedia
Air-fuel ratio — (AFR) is the mass ratio of air to fuel present during combustion. When all the fuel is combined with all the free oxygen, typically within a vehicle s combustion chamber,the mixture is chemically balanced and this AFR is called the stoichiometric … Wikipedia
Air Movement and Control Association — The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA; pronounced Am Cah ) is a nonprofit organization that creates standards for, tests, and rates Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment. It is best known for its … Wikipedia
Air conditioner — For general aspects of air conditioning, see Air conditioning. A typical home air conditioning unit. An air conditioner (often referred to as AC) is a home appliance, system, or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The… … Wikipedia
Mass flow sensor — A mass airflow sensor. A mass air flow sensor is used to find out the mass flowrate of air entering a fuel injected internal combustion engine. The air mass information is necessary for the engine control unit (ECU) to balance and deliver the… … Wikipedia
Railway air brake — Piping diagram from 1920 of a Westinghouse E T Air Brake system on a locomotive … Wikipedia
Compressible flow — is the area of fluid mechanics that deals with fluids in which the fluid density varies significantly in response to a change in pressure. Compressibility effects are typically considered significant if the Mach number (the ratio of the flow… … Wikipedia
Melt flow index — Photograph of a machine used to determine the Melt Flow Rate of thermoplastics according to ISO 1133. Melt flow index or MFI is a measure of the ease of flow of the melt of a thermoplastic polymer. It is defined as the mass of polymer, in grams,… … Wikipedia