Swirl flap

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005809",
  "term": "Swirl flap",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A small, butterfly-shaped valve located within the intake manifold of some internal combustion engines, particularly diesels. Its purpose is to create a swirling motion in the incoming air at low engine speeds, improving air-fuel mixing and combustion efficiency. These flaps can sometimes fail, leading to engine performance issues.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Wirbelklappe",
    "es": "válvula de mariposa",
    "fr": "clapet de turbulence"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/swirl-flap/"
}