Cleaning the idle air control valve (IACV) on your vehicle periodically helps keep carbon and other particles from building up on the valve, which can negatively affect the operation of the car.

Abstract: Accurate linear brake-pressure control in a hydraulic control unit (HCU) of the vehicle dynamics control system, such as the electronic-stability control (ESC) system, can improve the ...

The nuclear power plant in Monticello automatically shut down Wednesday after an issue with a control valve was detected. Xcel Energy said its team is working to bring the plant back online. There is ...

As a follow-up to a recently issued Safety Recall, GM has now published a Special Coverage bulletin for certain units of the 2020 Chevy Camaro, the 2021 Chevy Camaro and the 2022 Chevy Camaro that may ...

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The Gophers face Virginia Tech in the Duke's Mayo Bowl Friday night in Charlotte, North Carolina P.J. Fleck is 57-39 in eight seasons as Minnesota's head coach, including 34-36 in Big Ten play Fleck ...

Abstract: In this paper, an automated control valve system utilizing the Panasonic Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) AFPSWC is developed. Panasonic Control Web Creator software is used to develop ...

I cover all Subaru of America (SOA) lawsuits, and here is another that customers need to know about. Subaru is facing a new class action lawsuit claiming there is an issue with the thermal control ...

A host of fast-track projects related to carbon dioxide injection are being initiated across the globe, each requiring expertise in control valve selection for these difficult applications. This ...

Learning the basics can ease loop tuning frustration and ensure stability. During plant operations, it seems that tuning control loops is an ongoing task, which can be a continual frustration to ...

The idle air control valve (IACV) is a device attached to the throttle body that helps keep the engine of a vehicle running without throttle input, such as when the car is idling in traffic or parked ...