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Terms Beginning with 'A'

Absolute Pressure
  A measure of pressure having it's zero point or base the complete absence of the entity being measured. E.g. the sum of atmospheric and gage pressure.

Accidental Disconnection
  Disconnection of a coupling while in operation due to failure of the locking mechanism.

Accumulator
  A container in which fluid is stored under pressure as a source of reserve fluid power.

Aeration
  Air in a fluid.

AG
  Armor Guard -
Flat steel hose guard used to resolve abrasion issues.
See Also - HG & SG

Air Inclusion
  The ambient atmosphere forced into the system during the connection of quick disconnect halves.

Atmospheric Pressure
  Pressure exerted by the atmosphere at any specific location. Sea level pressure is approximately 14.7 PSI.

 
       
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