low-pressure fuel system
low-pressure fuel system
That part of the fuel system whose components are located prior to the entry of the fuel into the engine. It consists of fuel tanks, fuel transfer pumps, and a low-pressure or booster pump. It also includes the area from where the engine fuel system starts. Also known as an
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With the
low-pressure fuel system, Cat 320D2L assures lower downtimes and allows the engine to be more robust in areas with low-quality fuel.
They feature an open combustion chamber design and a
low-pressure fuel system (0.5 to 5 psi).
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