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Lambda

05/31/2010 10:09 AM

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I have gas engine technical data sheet. in that sheet mention :- LAMBDA 2.06 at 100% . What is that? pls Explain.

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Re: Lambda

05/31/2010 11:28 AM

λ sensors measure air to fuel ratios for stochiometry. Normally, in an ICE, this is 14.7 for air that has 21% O2. At 100% O2, you'd look for 14.7 (0.21)= 3.09. Since you have 2.06, your engine obviously is running something other than ordinary gasoline.

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