A Preliminary Study of Fuel Injection and Compression Ignition as Applied to an Aircraft Engine Cylinder (1927)
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power taken under conditions simulating those existing during the respective power runs. FUEL CONSUMPTION Best fuel economy was obtained when developing only 12 to 15 B. HP., or less t han one-half the normal output of this cylinder when using a carburetor. Run No. 112 gave a fuel con- sumption… … R.PM Fig. 12— Single-cylinder Liberty engine compression ignition. Power and fuel consumption at part loads. Propeller load: 24 B. HP. at 1,750 R. P. M. taken as normal. Lipped nozzle with 0.018-inch diameter hole. Diesel engine fuel oil. 11.4 compression ratio The specific fuel consumption…
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