IMPROVING FUEL VAPORIZATION

Application of a heat pipe to the fuel system of an automobile engine can contribute significantly to uniformity of the air-fuel charge in each cylinder. Benefits include smooth engine operation on lean mixtures, lower exhaust emissions, and improved fuel economy.

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  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

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• Authors:
  • HARROW, G A
  • Mills, W D
  • THOMAS, A
• Publication Date: 1976-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 37-43
• Serial:
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Volume: 84
  • Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
  • ISSN: 0098-2571

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Exhaust gases; Fuel consumption; Fuel systems; Heat pipes; Lean fuel mixtures; Vehicle power plants; Volatilization
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cylinders
• Old TRIS Terms: Automobile engines; Lean fuel engine
• Subject Areas: Energy; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00141011
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE #760564
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 6 1976 12:00AM