Solid State electrochemical pressure sensor for lean direct injection engines

Jonathan Rheaume*, Wolfgang Hable, Robert Dibble, Albert Pisano

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A solid state sensor located inside the cylinder of a lean direct injection engine provides a signal that is useful for engine control and diagnostics. Our simulation work indicates that an in situ electrochemical sensor responds to variations in temperature and pressure during the compression stroke prior to fuel injection on account of changes in the diffusivity of air. When the temperature of the device is known, a single cell, amperometric oxygen sensor designed for operation in the mass transport limited regime yields a signal that determines pressure. Our laboratory work confirms this observation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationWestern States Section/Combustion Institute Spring Meeting 2008
PublisherWestern States Section/Combustion Institute
Pages277-282
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781605609874
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
EventWestern States Section/Combustion Institute Spring Meeting 2008 - Los Angeles, United States
Duration: Mar 17 2008Mar 18 2008

Publication series

NameWestern States Section/Combustion Institute Spring Meeting 2008

Other

OtherWestern States Section/Combustion Institute Spring Meeting 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLos Angeles
Period03/17/0803/18/08

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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