Factors Producing Erratic Engine Operation

470202

01/01/1947

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors Abstract
Content
FUNDAMENTAL concepts of combustion, too often overlooked, explain many puzzling episodes of erratic engine operation which can not be blamed on mechanical, electrical, or carburetion failures.
Powerplants in flight are not being operated under the same conditions of warm air, warm engine, and warm carburetor air used during development and determination of carburetor settings. The lack of heat results in inadequate preparation of the fuel for combustion.
The author reviews here the basic principles governing the aircraft engine's requirements for fuel and air.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/470202
Pages
29
Citation
MacCLAIN, A., "Factors Producing Erratic Engine Operation," SAE Technical Paper 470202, 1947, https://doi.org/10.4271/470202.
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Publisher
Published
Jan 1, 1947
Product Code
470202
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English