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ESC meaning in oil and gas

ESC means Electronic Stability Control. Electronic stability control (ESC) is a computerized technology introduced in 1995 that improves the safety of a vehicle's stability by detecting and minimizing skids. When ESC…

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Electronic Stability Control

Electronic stability control (ESC) is a computerized technology introduced in 1995 that improves the safety of a vehicle's stability by detecting and minimizing skids. When ESC detects loss of steering control, ESC automatically applies the brakes to help "steer" the vehicle where the driver intends to go. Braking is automatically applied to individual wheels, such as the outer front wheel to counter oversteer, or the inner rear wheel to counter understeer. Some ESC systems also reduce engine power until control is regained.[1] Electronic stability control does not improve a vehicle's cornering performance; rather it helps to minimize a loss of control.

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