Manifold (fluid mechanics)

This article is about networks of fluid channels. For other uses, see Manifold (disambiguation).

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Industrial manifold

A manifold is a wide and/or bigger pipe, or channel, into which smaller pipes or channels lead.

Types of manifolds in engineering include:

• Exhaust manifold, an engine part which collects the exhaust gases from multiple cylinders into one pipe
• 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
• Manifold (scuba), 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