Vehicle Performance Testing with Microprocessor Based Instrumentation

810460

02/01/1981

Event
SAE International Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
A portable microprocessor based fuel flow and distance measurement instrument has been developed which can perform distance, speed, and acceleration measurements using a standard fifth wheel and simultaneously measure fuel volume, calculate mass flow and totalize the fuel consumption using a positive displacement flowmeter. Efficiency ratios such as miles per gallon and liters per 100 kilometers are also provided. Included are a 6-digit display for time, distance, volume, and flow totalization and a 4-digit display for speed, acceleration, mass flow, volume flow, fuel temperature, and efficiency; plus two selectable analog outputs. This paper describes the design objectives, operation, and additional-special features of the instrument.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/810460
Pages
12
Citation
Johnson, D., Austin, T., and Van Ostrand, W., "Vehicle Performance Testing with Microprocessor Based Instrumentation," SAE Technical Paper 810460, 1981, https://doi.org/10.4271/810460.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1981
Product Code
810460
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English