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- piston ring
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- Definition split ring that fits into a groove on the outer diameter of a piston in a reciprocating engine such as an internal combustion engine or steam engine Reference "Wikipedia > Piston ring. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piston_ring [17.8.2012]"
- Comment The three main functions of piston rings in reciprocating engines are:1.Sealing the combustion/expansion chamber.2.Supporting heat transfer from the piston to the cylinder wall.3.Regulating engine oil consumption.The gap in the piston ring compresses to a few thousandths of an inch when inside the cylinder bore.
- segment de piston
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- Definition anneau logé dans une gorge à la périphérie d'un piston pour assurer l'étanchéité ou limiter l'entraînement d'huile Reference Dict. techn. ill. IV-55