atomization enhancement

[Bruce Plecan]

Also, be advised many of the low end aromatics boil at 120-150dF depending
on the seasonal brew.
Bruce


> There has been some recent research that indicates the best atomization
> occurs when the exhaust hits the puddled fuel behind the intake valve when
> the valve opens.  Atomization of fuel as it leaves the injector is not
> terribly important.
> Gary Derian <gderian at oh.verio.com>
 > I'd like to propose a simple atomization enhancement strategy.  It is
> > well known that higher pressure results in better atomization in a
> > fuel injection system.... Caterpillar has carried this to extremes and
> > has some diesel engines running ungodly high pressures....I don't know
> > the exact figures.
> >     I propose changing out the injectors on my vehicle with injectors
> > rated for lower flow, and raising the pressure to compensate.
> > Pressure would be adjusted in "open loop" mode using an exhaust
> > analyzer.  It has been said that most injectors are rated at pressures
> > far above what they are operated at.
> >     I'm sure this is far from an original idea, and that some of you
> > have done it..... How much difference does it make, and what about
> > pump load at the higher pressures..... how much increase in pressure
> > is required.
> >     I'd like to hear about peoples experiences and mishaps doing this
  H.W.