Similar to testing a car, a team of researchers at UBC Okanagan has been test-driving a number of mechanical heart valves (MHV)—and the one designed in their own lab appears to outperform the others.

Abstract: A novel hydraulic pressure-boost system utilizing high-speed On-Off valves is studied in this paper. The hydraulic pressure-boost system is analogous to a boost converter in power ...

The global automotive vacuum brake booster market reached a value of USD 316.1 million in 2023 and is set to experience substantial growth over the forecast period. With a compound annual growth rate ...

one each to the vacuum advance on the ­distributor, the power brake booster, and the automatic transmission modulator. When emission controls became commonplace in the late 1960s, some cars had ...

After facing a billion-dollar lawsuit several years ago over problems with its three-cylinder engine, Ford's EcoBoost nightmare isn't over. The Blue Oval automaker is now facing a class-action ...

When the original Steam Machine was announced in 2015, it promised a massive change from traditional gaming experiences. The console-slash-PC gained a lot of attention, but a variety of factors ...

A one-way check valve prevents this atmospheric pressure ... Interestingly, a vacuum leak in the booster can translate to a poorly running engine since its system of vacuum lines is all ...

Edwards Vacuum has reached a preliminary agreement with the U.S. Commerce Department to receive up to $18 million in federal funding to support its manufacturing facility in Genesee County.

The vacuum pressure ... of your car like the brake booster, distributor vacuum advance, and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves. A vacuum leak generally ...