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Water Injection In The Modern Automotive Spark Ignition Engine, Leonard Carl Nelson
Water Injection In The Modern Automotive Spark Ignition Engine, Leonard Carl Nelson
Masters Theses
"The injection of water in the spark ignition engine is not new. The effect of humidity in the air on the performance of the spark ignition engine probably initiated the early investigations. The water vapor in the inlet air decreases the speed of the flame front and necessitates spark advance to assure maximum power and maximum efficiency. Water particles in the air evaporate during the compression and combustion of the inducted charge and decrease the tendency of the engine to detonate. These effects are very evident when operating the spark ignition engine in a moist atmosphere. Water is not a …