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Mixture formation in spark-ignition engines

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OSTI ID:7203916

This book covers technological advances in the field of mixture formation and combustion in the spark-ignition engine, with information on both the theory and actual design of mixture formation units and appropriate intake manifolds. It contains information on: Basic Principles of Combustion: Determination of Heating Valve; Engine Cycle Fundamentals; The Combustion Process in Spark-Ignition Engines; and Basic Principles of Mixture Formation: Air; Fuels; Hydrocarbons; Fuel Additives; Properties and Technical Characteristics of Fuels; Fuel Management; Mixture Preparation; and Mixture Flow and Distribution; Laboratory Diagnostics: Air Mass Flow and Fuel Mass Flow; Air-Fuel Ratio; Wall Film Measurements; Droplet Sizing; and Injector Spray Characteristics; Types of Mixture Formation Systems: Single-Point; Multi-Point; Solenoid Injectors; Air Mass Flow Measurement; and Requirements of Multivalve Engines; Intake Manifold Design; and special Mixture Formation Varieties.

OSTI ID:
7203916
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English