| Title | Review of Proposed Automotive Carburetor Concepts for Improved Fuel Economy |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 50428 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Hinton, M. G.; Meltzer, J.; Iura, T.; Forrest, L.; Smalley, W.; Swan, K. |
| Source | 94p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | Aerospace Corporation; Idaho Traffic Safety Commission |
| Corporate Contributor |
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publisher | United States. Dept. of Transportation. Office of the Secretary |
| Publication Date | 19750301 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This report summarizes available information pertaining to proposed concepts for improved automotive carburetors. In particular, information is provided which depicts the development and performance characteristics of a selected number of advanced, novel, or new carburetors which have been brought to the attention of the Department of Transportation as having the potential to improve automotive fuel economy. To provide a basis of perspective, a discussion of the basic requirements, construction, method of operating, and inherent limitations of conventional carburetors and induction systems is included. |
| Rosap ID | dot:11815 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11815 |
| TRT Terms | Automobiles; Carburetors; Energy; Engines; Fuel consumption; Fuel systems; Gasoline; Improvements; Innovation; Motor vehicles; Reviews; Spark ignition engines; Volatilization |
| Classification | NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Vehicle Design; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Highway Safety; NTL - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT; NTL - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - Environment Impacts |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | F04701-74-C-0075 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50400/50428/DOT-TSC-OST-74-41.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |