TM 55-1925-283-12&P
OPERATOR AND UNIT MAINTENANCE
FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR (FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM) FOR
INLAND AND COASTAL LARGE TUG (LT)
Centrifugal Separation
A process by which centrifugal force is used to remove heavier
substances from a lighter solution.
Contaminant
A substance that makes another substance impure. For
example, water is a contaminant in diesel fuel.
Filtration
passing the liquid through a porous media.
Illuminate
Brightened with light; to light up.
Micron
Unit of length measure that equals one-millionth of a meter.
Thirty microns equal 0.03 mm (0.0012 in). The fuel filter/water
separator filter element removes particles 30 microns and larger.
Particulate
A substance composed of numerous small particles.
Prime
To put into working order by filling or charging. To fill a unit with
liquid, eliminating air or gaseous pockets from the fluid flow
before placing the unit in operation.
Sump
A pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system. In
the fuel filter/water separator the sump collects water and solid
Vacuum
A force upon a solid, liquid, or gaseous body by reason of
suction.
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