purge meter interlock

purge meter interlock

[′pərj ¦mēd·ər ′in·tər‚läk]

(mechanical engineering)

A meter to maintain airflow through a boiler furnace at a specific level for a definite time interval; ensures that the proper air-fuel ratio is achieved prior to ignition.

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