A REVIEW OF PROPOSED AUTOMOTIVE CARBURETOR CONCEPTS FOR IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY

This report summarizes available information pertaining to proposed concepts for improved automotive carburetors. In particular, information is provided which depicts the development and performance characteristics of a selected number of advanced, novel, or new carburetors which have been brought to the attention of the Department of Transportation as having the potential to improve automotive fuel economy. To provide a basis of perspective, a discussion of the basic requirements, construction, method of operating, and inherent limitations of conventional carburetors and induction systems is included.

• Corporate Authors:

  Aerospace Corporation

  Urban Programs Division
  El Sequndo, CA  United States 

  Idaho State Traffic Safety Commission

  2419 West State Street
  Boise, ID  United States  83702
• Authors:
  • HINTON, M G
  • MELTZER, J
  • IURA, T
  • FORREST, L
  • Smalley, W
• Publication Date: 1975-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 94 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Carburetors; Energy; Engines; Fuel consumption; Fuel systems; Gasoline; Improvements; Innovation; Motor vehicles; Reviews; Spark ignition engines; Volatilization
• Uncontrolled Terms: Injection
• Old TRIS Terms: Future concepts
• Subject Areas: Energy; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00090617
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Intrm Rpt
• Contract Numbers: F04701-74-C-0075
• Files: NTIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 10 1975 12:00AM