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Air Injection System: A device that supplies the fresh air needed by the air injection system.
General: A reciprocating or centrifugal pump used to remove air and sometimes the condensate from the condenser of a steam plant.
Types:
Compressor: Increases pressure.
Vacuum Pump: Reduces pressure.
Blower: Causes a rapidly moving air blast.
Emissions System: Provides fresh air into a vehicle’s exhaust to complete the combustion process and reduce emissions. For accurate lambda measurements with the LM-1, air pumps should be temporarily disabled.