Throttle

Most people are familiar with the phrase: “full throttle.” Most people interpret this phrase as something that is related to speed or power. However, only a few people really understand what does the phrase really mean. Well, most people are correct in interpreting the phrase as something that is related to speed and power but there is a more technical root of this phrase. However, even if you do not have the technical background, you will somewhat be able to deduce that throttle is some sort of an opening. Since full throttle typically means full speed, you will also be able to deduce that a throttle is related either to fuel intake or air intake.

Most people are right in correlating the phrase, “full throttle” to speed or engine power. Technically speaking, a throttle is a part of the intake system. It is the one that regulates the entry of air into the combustion chambers. Its main role is to control the speed and volume of air. It is comprise of a butterfly type control valve and a nozzle. It can be directly controlled by the driver by stepping on the throttle pedal. On the other hand, in automobiles with electronic throttle, the throttle is automatically controlled by the ECU or engine control unit.

The throttle regulates the mechanical output of the engine by simply controlling the volume and flow of air that enters the combustion chambers. In virtually all modern automobile models, the mechanically-controlled throttle has been replaced by the electronically-controlled counterpart. In this manner, the throttle control is now more precise and convenient. The driver does not anymore need to estimate the exact degree of adjustment. This task is already being performed by the ECU. Furthermore, the degree of adjustment is directly based on the mechanical demand of the engine.

Emotional Pollution

It has been a while since my last post. I still occasionally get updates from the office through emails and telephone calls. But I temporarily left the day-to-day management to Jim.
During the past days, I have been enjoying the great outdoor. I have been fishing, hiking, and camping alone. Being alone really gives me enough time to think. I must admit that I sometimes still get too sentimental. But as previously promised I will not burden you with the details of my personal life. I will try to be as useful as possible. Well, I guess, the story of my life is not that interesting enough or insightful enough to entertain or to provide tidbits of wisdom.

On the other hand, it is a totally different story when it comes to cars. I think that my passion for cars is perhaps one of the most meaningful parts of my life that I can share with the public. Although my knowledge is far from being encyclopedic, I will try to provide as much useful information about cars in this blogsite. Although I have originally intended this blog writing thing as some sort of emotional therapy, writing about cars gives me the opportunity to forget my problems.

If I am to compare this blog writing to a particular car component, I would compare it to an anti-pollution device such as catalytic converter. Like a catalytic converter, my blog writing does not directly solve my problems but it eases my mind from the emotional “pollution.” But unlike a catalytic converter, blog writing is not that expensive. Although I am well aware that I still have to capture a particular audience for this blog, it is satisfying enough for me to know that my words exist in the web and are accessible to many.