DICTIONARY OF AUTOMOTIVE TERMS - "Pv"
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PV
- Acronym for photovoltaic
- PVA
- Acronym for ported vacuum
advance
- PVC
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- Acronym for polyvinyl chloride
- Acronym for photovoltaic cell that converts sunlight directly into energy: A method for producing energy by converting sunlight using photovoltaic cells (PVCs) that are solid-state single converter devices. Although currently not in wide usage, commercial customers have a growing interest in usage and, therefore, DOE has a growing interest in the impact of PVCs on energy consumption. Economically, PVCs are competitive with other sources of electricity.
- PVC seam sealing
- The sealing of seams with PVC sealant to prevent the penetration of corrosive
agents
- PVC tape
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See
insulating tape
- PVC
underbody treatment
- A treatment of the underbody of a vehicle to protect it from chipping due to gravel or stones
and corrosive agents
- PVC underseal
- A protective PVC coating applied to the underbody of a vehicle
- PVC underseal
coating
- A protective PVC coating applied to the underbody of a vehicle
- PVS
- Acronym for ported vacuum switch. A
temperature-activated switch that changes vacuum connections when the coolant
temperature changes