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Manifold (fluid mechanics)
A
manifold
is a
wide
and/or bigger pipe, or channel, into which
smaller
pipes or
channels
lead
.
Manifolds
Types of
manifolds
in
engineering
include:
Exhaust manifold
, an
engine
part which collects the
exhaust gases
from
multiple
cylinders into one pipe. Also known as headers.
Hydraulic manifold
, a component used to regulate
fluid flow
in a
hydraulic system
, thus controlling the transfer of power between actuators and pumps
Inlet manifold
or "intake manifold", an engine part which supplies the
air
or fuel/air mixture to the cylinders
Scuba manifold
, in a
scuba set
,
connects
two or more
diving cylinders
Vacuum gas manifold
, an apparatus used in
chemistry
to manipulate
gases
Many
dredge pipe pieces
In
biology
manifolds are found in:
Cardiovascular system
-
blood vessel
manifolds
etc
.
Lymphatic system
Respiratory system
Manifolds are used in:
Pipe organ