Glossary “regulator” Definition:
Term used for voltage regulator or fuel pressure regulator. Also refers to the mechanism that moves the door glass, by either a crank handle or electric motor.
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regulator maximum voltage test
Glossary “regulator maximum voltage test” Definition:
Test that checks to see that the voltage regulator is energizing the rotor field and is not allowing the alternator to overcharge.
regular-duty coil spring
Glossary “regular-duty coil spring” Definition:
Coil spring supplied to handle average loads to which the vehicle is subjected, having a small wire diameter as compared to a heavy-duty spring.
regeneration system
Glossary “regeneration system” Definition:
System in a gas turbine that converts some of the heat, usually wasted, into useable power.
Regenerative Braking System
Glossary “Regenerative Braking System” Definition:
Found on hybrid vehicles, it converts the energy produced during deceleration, back into electrical energy, which is used to recharge the hybrids’ storage batteries.
Regenerative Fuel Cell
Glossary “Regenerative Fuel Cell” Definition:
Fuel cell types in which fuel and oxidents are regenerated from the oxidation product.
regenerator
Glossary “regenerator” Definition:
A device placed on a gas turbine to take the heat of exhaust and put it into the intake of the engine.
REGTS
Glossary “REGTS” Definition:
Recirculated Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor
refrigeration lubricant
Glossary “refrigeration lubricant” Definition:
Mineral oil or synthetic oil-like lubricant, such as PAG and ESTER, that is formulated for specific use and application in designated refrigeration systems.
refrigeration oil
Glossary “refrigeration oil” Definition:
A highly refined (specially formulated), non-foaming organic mineral oil free, from all contaminants, such as sulfur, moisture, and tars, used to lubricate the air-conditioner compressor.
refrigeration tape
Glossary “refrigeration tape” Definition:
Term used for insulation tape or duct tape.
reg
Glossary “reg” Definition:
Acronym form of Regulator
refrigeration cycle
Glossary “refrigeration cycle” Definition:
The complete cycle of the refrigerant back to the starting point, evidenced by temperature and pressure changes.
refrigerant containment device
Glossary “refrigerant containment device” Definition:
Device introduced on some car lines to guard against high pressure resulting in refrigerant loss by controlling the compressor and/or condenser fan motor.
refrigerant leakdetector
Glossary “refrigerant leakdetector” Definition:
See electronic refrigerant leak detector.
refrigerant lines
Glossary “refrigerant lines” Definition:
Specially designed vapor-barrier hoses reinforced with woven nylon mesh and fabric capable of withstanding the high temperatures and pressures of the system.
refrigerant recovery
Glossary “refrigerant recovery” Definition:
The act of recovering refrigerant.
refrigerant recycle
Glossary “refrigerant recycle” Definition:
The act of recycling refrigerant.
refrigeration
Glossary “refrigeration” Definition:
To use an apparatus to cool; keep cool; or keep chilled under controlled conditions by natural or mechanical means, as an aid to ensure personal safety and comfort.
Refrigerant CFC-12 (R-12)
Glossary “Refrigerant CFC-12 (R-12)” Definition:
The refrigerant, dichlorodifluoromethane (CC12F2), used in automotive air conditioners, as well as other air-conditioning and refrigeration system.