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Research of some operating parameters and the emissions level variation in a spark ignited engine through on-board investigation methods in different loading conditions

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The present paper shows research made on a spark ignited engine with port fuel injection in different operation conditions in order to improve the comprehension about the cold start sequence, acceleration when changing the gear ratios, quality of combustion process and also any measures to be taken for pollutant reduction in such cases. The engineering endeavor encompasses the pollutants investigation during the operation time of gasoline supplied engine with four inline cylinders in different conditions. The temperature and any other parameters were measured with specific sensors installed on the engine or in the exhaust pipes. All the data collected has been evaluated using electronic investigation systems and highly developed equipment. In this manner it has enabled the outline of the idea of how pollutants of engine vary in different operating conditions. Air quality in the everyday environment is very important for the human health, and thus the ambient air quality has a well-known importance in the European pollution standards and legislation. The high level of attention directed to the pollution problem in the European lifestyle is a driving force for all kinds of studies in the field of the reduction of engine emission.

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  1. Department of Automobiles and Agricultural Machinery, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Muncii 103-105, 400641, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

    Ferenti Iosif & Doru Laurean Baldean

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Iosif, F., Baldean, D.L. Research of some operating parameters and the emissions level variation in a spark ignited engine through on-board investigation methods in different loading conditions. cent.eur.j.eng 4, 192–208 (2014). https://doi.org/10.2478/s13531-013-0167-9

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