Enabling reliable fuel consumption measurements

Monday 20 February, 10:00 – 11:00 CET, online

This online workshop will be organised by the consortium for EMPIR project Sustainable advanced flow meter calibration for the transport sector (20IND13, SAFEST).

Reliable fuel consumption measurements play an essential role increasing engine efficiency, the transformation to e-fuels and emission determination.

A verification of the performance of flow meters used for fuel consumption measurements under real-world conditions is important, since the measurement technology must be an order of magnitude better than the targeted improvements.

Measurements developed in the project will enable flow meters to be characterised at close-to-operational conditions. The resulting improved understanding of the influence of fuel properties on flow measurement will contribute to improved emissions calculations, so vehicle manufacturers, freight operators, ship owners, and regulatory authorities can be supported in efforts to comply with emission standards.

Subjects to be discussed in the webinar include:

  • performance of flow meters under dynamic flow changes - development of metrological infrastructure and test regimes
  • effects of operation conditions (e.g., temperature, viscosity)
  • transfer of calibrations between different fluids
  • density and viscosity of alternative and synthetic fuels
  • advanced means to measure in-situ density and viscosity of fuels.

 

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Contact email address: safest@ptb.de

This EMPIR project is co-funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and the EMPIR Participating States