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A “bank” refers to a grouping or a set of similar pieces of equipment or components that are arranged together and interconnected. For example:
- Bank of engine cylinders: A set of cylinders in an engine, usually arranged in a row or a specific configuration.
- Bank of coke ovens: A series of coke ovens arranged in a line or grouped together for industrial coke production.
- Bank of transformers: Multiple transformers grouped together, often connected in parallel or series, depending on the electrical configuration.
- Bank of injectors: A set of injectors in a fuel system, typically found in engines or industrial machinery.
Each “bank” represents a collection of units designed to work together or serve a specific purpose collectively.
See
- Cylinder bank