Fuel Systems Development
The Scientific Labs Fuel Systems Laboratory provides fuel systems testing, vehicle fuel systems garage services, and limited fuel systems component testing for gasoline and diesel fuel systems.
Test Available
- Fuel injector performance test
- Fuel rail test
- Fuel Injector leak test
- Fuel regulator performance test
- Fuel level sensor test
- Charcoal canister testing
- Vehicle refueling test
- Fuel gauge accuracy/endurance test
Fuel Injector Performance Testing
The Fuel Injector Performance test gives flow rates under a variety of test
conditions. This test is extremely accurate and provides the specific flow rate of individual injectors.
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| Fuel Injector Performance Test Stand |
Fuel Injector Leak Test
This quality control test uses nitrogen gas pressure to insure that the fuel injectors do not leak.
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| Fuel Injector Leak Test |
Charcoal Canister Test
This testing chamber measures the capability of a charcoal canister to absorb gasoline vapors in standard refueling conditions. Detailed and accurate information is collected while the canister is being tested.
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| Charcoal Canister Tester |
Testing Facilities
- Hot refueling test chamber, hot fuel heat exchanger, and twin post hoist
- Remote LabVIEW/SCXI data acquisition w/intrinsic safety barrier for fuel fill testing
- 6 in-ground fuel tanks, and indoor flammable liquid storage room
- Impact vehicle fuel system prep and Stoddard fluid fill
- On vehicle fuel system development
- Class 1, Division 1, Group “D” NFPA operation and dual water/CO2 fire suppression systems
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| Hot Room Refueling Test Room |
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