“A Flame Ionization Technique for Measuring Total Hydrocarbons in Diesel Exhaust” 680419
The method of flame ionization was used for measuring total hydrocarbons in both single-cylinder and multicylinder 4-cycle, direct injection diesel engine exhaust. Use of the emission parameters of hydrocarbon concentration, per cent unburned fuel, specific hydrocarbon rate, mass of hydrocarbons per million cycles, mass of hydrocarbons per mile, and mass of hydrocarbons per ton-mile are discussed.
The basic approach used in the flame ionization detector is shown. The hydrocarbon sample was transferred from the exhaust system through a heated sample line and oven operating at 375 F. The sample line was aspirated to reduce the sample residence time to 2 sec. The effect various sampling locations have on hydrocarbon measurements from a single-cylinder engine is shown and discussed.
The effects of load, speed, and injection timing on hydrocarbon emission data are shown for a single-cylinder engine. Turbocharged conditions give lower specific hydrocarbon rates than naturally aspirated conditions. Calculations of vehicle emission parameters from engine laboratory emission data are presented.
Citation: Johnson, J., Sienicki, E., and Zeck, O., "“A Flame Ionization Technique for Measuring Total Hydrocarbons in Diesel Exhaust”," SAE Technical Paper 680419, 1968, https://doi.org/10.4271/680419. Download Citation
Author(s):
John H. Johnson, E. J. Sienicki, O. F. Zeck
Affiliated:
International Harvester Co.
Pages: 14
Event:
Mid-Year Meeting
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1968 Transactions-V77-A
Related Topics:
Diesel exhaust emissions
Hydrocarbons
Emissions
Exhaust systems
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