TS Technical Regulations for Firewalls and Panels

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What is the minimum required thickness of a scatter shield for an electric motor casing that is rotating around the stator or is perforated?

0.5 mm
3 mm
2 mm
1 mm (correct)

What is the minimum width of a scatter shield for chains and belts?

Two times the width of the chain or belt
Four times the width of the chain or belt
Three times the width of the chain or belt (correct)
Five times the width of the chain or belt

What is the minimum material requirement for scatter shields for non-metallic chains and belts?

2 mm aluminum alloy 6061-T6
3 mm steel
3 mm aluminum alloy 6061-T6 (correct)
2 mm steel

What is the purpose of finger guards in a vehicle?

To cover any drivetrain parts that spin while the vehicle is stationary with the engine running (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum requirement for fasteners attaching scatter shields and guards?

6 mm metric grade 8.8 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum material requirement for scatter shields for metallic chains and belts?

2 mm steel (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a fire retardant material in a vehicle?

To meet the standards for fire safety (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a direct connection in an electrical circuit?

A connection that does not include overcurrent protection or devices (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for the wheel/tire assembly in an open-wheeled vehicle?

The wheel/tire assembly must be unobstructed when viewed from the side (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the rollover protection envelope in a vehicle?

To protect the driver in case of a rollover (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a coolant in a vehicle?

A substance used for heat transfer by convection (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general requirement for the vehicle's configuration according to the rules?

The vehicle must be designed and fabricated in accordance with good engineering practices (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowed gap between adjacent panels in a firewall?

3 mm (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is NOT separated from the driver compartment by a firewall?

Brake system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum thickness of the aluminum layer in the TS firewall facing the TS side?

0.5 mm (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of grommets in pass-throughs for wiring, cables, etc. in the firewall?

To seal the pass-through against fluid passage (B) Signup and view all the answers

In a firewall, what is the primary function of the electrically insulating and fire retardant material?

To prevent the spread of fire (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for the firewall's surface in terms of permeability?

Non-permeable to fluids (D) Signup and view all the answers