Glossary “point to point measurement” Definition:
Term that refers to the shortest distance between two points.
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POA valve
Glossary “POA valve” Definition:
Term used for suction throttling valve.
POASTV
Glossary “POASTV” Definition:
Pilot Operated Absolute Suction Throttling Valve.
POEPR
Glossary “POEPR” Definition:
Pilot Operated Evaporator Pressure Regulator.
pnl
Glossary “pnl” Definition:
Acronym form of Panel.
PNP
Glossary “PNP” Definition:
Transistor with N-type base, or Park/Neutral Position
POA
Glossary “POA” Definition:
Pilot Operated Absolute, as in a suction throttling valve.
pneumatic windshield cutter
Glossary “pneumatic windshield cutter” Definition:
Device that uses shop air pressure and a vibrating action to help cut the adhesive around glass.
P/N
Glossary “P/N” Definition:
Park Neutral
PN diode
Glossary “PN diode” Definition:
Semiconductor diode formed by a p-n junction
PN Junction
Glossary “PN Junction” Definition:
Point at which two opposite semiconductor materials are joined together.
pneumatic tools
Glossary “pneumatic tools” Definition:
Power tools that are powered by compressed air
PM 2.5
Glossary “PM 2.5” Definition:
Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 microns
PM generator
Glossary “PM generator” Definition:
A reluctance sensor. Sensor that generates a voltage signal by moving a conductor through a permeant magnetic field.
P-metric system
Glossary “P-metric system” Definition:
Common system used to specify passenger car tire sizes.
PM motor
Glossary “PM motor” Definition:
Permanent Magnet Electric Motor.
PN
Glossary “PN” Definition:
Acronym for part number.
PM 10
Glossary “PM 10” Definition:
Particulate mater with an areodynamic diameter of 10 microns
plunger
Glossary “plunger” Definition:
That part of a hydraulic valve lifter that moves up or down depending on oil pressure.
plunging action
Glossary “plunging action” Definition:
Telescoping action of an inner CV joint as it moves through its range of travel that is produced as the suspension reacts to jounce and rebound.