Development of Electro-Mechanical Equipment for the Measurement of Knock Characteristics of Gasolines

Author

Rudolph W. Ebacher

Publication Date

5-6-1952

Abstract

It was considered by the writer that characteristics of oscilloscope wave forms representing the varying pressures taking place in the CFR engine cylinder might provide an index to octane ratings of gasoline. Obtaining pressure wave forms on the oscilloscope required some medium for providing an electrical signal in response to engine cylinder pressures. A quartz pressure element was considered as the item that could fulfill this requirement.

Degree Name

Mechanical Engineering

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Mechanical Engineering

First Committee Member (Chair)

AD Ford

Second Committee Member

N/A

Third Committee Member

E.C. Rightley

Document Type

Thesis

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Ebacher, Rudolph W.. "Development of Electro-Mechanical Equipment for the Measurement of Knock Characteristics of Gasolines." (1952). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/me_etds/109