Air-Consumption Parameters for Automatic Mixture Control of Aircraft Engines
Abstract
Calibration tests of an 18-cylinder, two-row radial engine of 3350-cubic inches displacement and a 14-cylinder, two-row radial engine of 2600 cubic inches displacement (carburetor type) were analyzed to show correlation between the air consumption from intake-manifold temperature and pressure, exhaust back pressure, and engine speed. The analysis showed that, for the range of speeds tested, the air consumption could be represented as a continuous single-valued function of intake-manifold temperature adaptable for automatic mixture control of an engine with a continuous injection system but an even better adaptability exists for a timed injection system. Design information required for construction of the aforementioned automatic controls for a fuel-injection system is given.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1944
- Accession Number
- ADA801384
Entities
People
- Sidney J. Shames
Organizations
- Glenn Research Center