TS ISO 7967-8

TS ISO 7967-8 is a vocabulary standard for the terms and definitions used for starting systems in reciprocating internal combustion engines. This part establishes the names used for engine starting arrangements and provides a basis for understanding how the different types of starting system relate to one another.

What starting systems mean in technical use

In general engineering terms, a starting system is the set of devices and arrangements that brings an engine from rest to the condition where it can run on its own. Depending on the application, this may involve an electric starter, compressed-air starting, hydraulic starting, or other starting principles. Clear terminology matters because it separates the starting device itself from related engine components and from the broader auxiliary systems around the engine.

How Part 8 fits into the ISO 7967 series

This standard is primarily about common language rather than performance limits or test procedures. It builds on ISO 2710, which classifies reciprocating internal combustion engines and defines their basic terms and characteristics. TS ISO 7967-8 focuses specifically on the terminology of starting systems, supporting consistent use in drawings, maintenance documents, catalogues, and technical training material.

• Defines terms related to starting systems for reciprocating internal combustion engines.
• Includes a diagram showing the relationships between different starting system types.
• Refers to ISO 2710 for engine classification and basic engine terminology.
• Provides a shared vocabulary for reciprocating engine starting arrangements.