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Calibration method for exhaust mass flow measuring system

US4823591A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 1987
Grant dateApr 25, 1989
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/244
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A testing apparatus for sampling the emission content of the source when a portion of the exhaust gas is optionally diluted using clean dry air added near the sample extraction point. A sonic venturi is used to establish a constant mass flow rate from the exhaust system of the engine under test and a subsonic venturi monitors the flow rate of dilution air. Both venturis provide flow rate signals which are substracted to determine the flow rate of the exhaust.

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