Shakedown and Preliminary Calibration Tests for the Fuel Engine Evaluation System Using the KM914A Sachs Rotary Combustion Engine.

Abstract

A Fuel Engine Evaluation System (FEES) has been designed to evaluate the effects of changes in fuel composition on engine performance and operability. This report describes FEES and the tests carried out to calibrate the system and to determine its reliability. From the results obtained recommendations are made to improve the system. FEES was designed to handle spark ignition and compression ignition research engines of power output up to 22 kW at 3500 RPM. Cold start capability testing to -40 C is also available. The engine used for the above tests was a Sachs, single rotor KM914A rotary combustion, spark ignition engine.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA128422

Entities

People

  • Gary D. Webster
  • P. Cote
  • Ronald J. Mcmahon

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Flow
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Burning Rate
  • Calorific Value
  • Combustion
  • Compression Ignition
  • Data Acquisition
  • Efficiency
  • Flow Rate
  • Heat Of Combustion
  • Ignition
  • Measurement
  • Spark Ignition
  • Telemetry Equipment
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Thermal Efficiency
  • Transducers

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