Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurement
Fuel Injector Aerosol Characterization (63)
Problem: Develop method to measure size distribution of droplets produced by automotive engine fuel injectors
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Interaction Mechanisms through Measurement & Analysis System Applications
PNNL Solution:
- Used pulsed laser holography to "instantly" record full spray "image"
- Image spray in test chambers, intake ports, and combustion chamber
- Developed automated hologram analysis to determine droplet sizes
- Demonstrated spray imaging and data analysis for commercial fuel injectors
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Optical system design for holographic imaging; spray chamber design with optical access; pulsed laser application; optical system design for hologram interrogation; image processing and analysis; electronics (digital); software for control and data reduction; mechanical component design; system integration.
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Contact: Paul Keller
