Pressure Feed (Noun)
Meaning
Mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The engine was equipped with a pressure-feed system that supplied oil to the bearings through a network of tiny channels and galleries.
- A key advantage of the pressure-feed system was that it allowed the engine to operate efficiently at high speeds without over-heating.
- To improve the lubrication system, the engineer installed a pressure-feed pump that supplied a consistent flow of oil to the engine bearings.
- A high-pressure oil pump is the heart of the pressure-feed system, forcing lubricant into the engine bearings through a network of tubes and hoses.
- A worn-out seal in the pressure-feed system was allowing engine oil to leak onto the garage floor, resulting in costly repairs and lost fuel efficiency.