The Oil Flow Measuring Method in Engine Lubrication

1999-01-3467

10/25/1999

Event
International Fuels & Lubricants Meeting & Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
We have developed a method by which the oil flow rate can be measured by using a hot-wire sensor that could be installed in the passages of actual engine lubricant oil. This measuring method proves to have a ±5% accuracy and a 40kHz response that enables ‘real time’ function.
Thus, observation of (1) the effect of bearing clearance, and (2) the fluctuating mechanism of the oil flow per 1 degree crank angle from the point of engine start-up to 6000r/min and full load can be achieved, and the timing and quantity of intermittent oil-jet from the oil hole in connecting rod were ascertained.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-3467
Pages
10
Citation
Nakase, T., Saito, T., Kato, N., Kohama, T. et al., "The Oil Flow Measuring Method in Engine Lubrication," SAE Technical Paper 1999-01-3467, 1999, https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-3467.
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Published
Oct 25, 1999
Product Code
1999-01-3467
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English