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Delphi Multec 3.5 User Manual

Delphi Multec 3.5
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Multec 3.5 Top Feed Fuel Injector
Application Manual
Fuel Systems Applications Engineering
Delphi Energy & Chassis Systems
5500 W. Henrietta Rd.
P.O. Box 20366
Rochester, New York 14602 USA
Delphi Energy and Chassis Systems 2005

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Delphi Multec 3.5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDelphi
ModelMultec 3.5
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Injector Fundamentals

Air/Fuel Ratio Effects on Combustion

Explains the importance of correct A/F ratio for complete combustion and emissions.

Injector Flow Tolerances

Discusses cylinder-to-cylinder variation and its impact on A/F ratios.

Product Description

Injector Design

Explains design drivers like emissions regulations and performance, and options like dual spray.

Injector Controls – Controller Drive Circuit

Explains injector driver types and the Multec 3.5's use of saturated switch drivers.

Injector Flow Rate Sizing

Guides on determining injector flow rate based on engine requirements and fuel system pressure.

Injector Targeting, Placement and Cone Angle

Provides guidelines for optimal injector placement and spray selection.

Pulse-Width Limits

Discusses limits at high duty cycles and very low pulse-widths due to unstable response.

Tailbiting

Explains the phenomenon occurring near static flow and its effect on performance.

Linear and Working Flow Range

Describes measures of injector flow curve linearity and variation.

Tip Leakage

Defines unmetered fuel leakage from the injector tip and its impact on emissions.

Dynamic and Static Fuel Flow Specifications

Details how flow is specified at dynamic and static calibration points.

Environmental Conditions

Lists typical operating and extreme environmental conditions for the injector.

System Interface

Locating the Fuel Injector

Provides recommendations for proper injector placement for long-term operation.

Electrical Interface

Covers electromagnetic compatibility, wire routing, and connector types.

Controller

Explains the engine controller's role in calculating pulse-width and injector driver types.

Software

Control Algorithms

Briefly describes software components influencing air/fuel control and injector pulse-width.

Open Loop Injector and Fuel Rail Characterization

Explains how injectors are modeled as linear devices for calibration.

Injector Slope

Defines injector slope as characterizing maximum flow and how it's obtained.

Injector Offset

Explains the need for an offset value and methods to determine it.

Low Pulse-Width Correction

Describes table used to compensate for non-linear fuel flow at small pulse-widths.

Minimum Pulse-Width (MPW)

Defines the minimum pulse-width below which the injector is not operated.

Closed-Loop Corrections

Explains how oxygen sensors provide feedback to maintain the correct air/fuel ratio.

Fuel Injection Timing

Discusses injector firing schemes and optimizing timing for residence time.

Product Handling

Installation in Fuel Rail

Guides on proper injector and rail alignment for installation.

Installation on the Engine

Provides guidelines to prevent damage during injector installation on the engine.

Diagnosing Malfunction Codes

Guides on troubleshooting issues indicated by diagnostic trouble codes.

Replacement Techniques

Outlines standard procedures for injector removal and replacement.

Recommendations and Precautions

Durability

Explains how injector performance varies over its life due to wear and deposits.

Wear and Contamination

Covers internal corrosion, external exposure, and plugging.

Plugging

Explains how fuel deposits cause plugging and affect flow shifts.

Maximum Fuel Pressure

Advises on designing systems to prevent overpressure exposure to injectors.

Preventing Engine Hydro-lock

Explains engine hydro-lock and how to prevent it during fuel delivery.

Testing Recommendations and Precautions

Dynamometer Testing

Emphasizes testing under conditions approximating normal operation for accurate fueling.

Cylinder-to-Cylinder Distribution

Details testing for air/fuel distribution across cylinders in a dynamometer environment.

Durability Testing

Describes real-world and generic bench testing to evaluate injector life.

Dynamic Vehicle Testing

Covers testing at the assembly plant for quality assurance.

Standard Vehicle Development Tests

Overviews recommended tests for calibration and requirements conformance.

Hot Fuel Handling

Assesses effects of high ambient temperatures on driveability and startability.

Spray Effect on Emissions

Investigates optimum spray targeting and atomization for emissions performance.

Cold Driveability and Startability

Determines effects of extreme low ambient conditions on vehicle driveability.

Crank vs. Leak

Evaluates injector leak rate's effect on vehicle start times.

Low Pulse-Width Fueling Accuracy

Develops and verifies low pulse-width corrections in calibration.

Production Limit Verification Tests

Recommends evaluating limit fuel systems to test calibration algorithms.

Validation Requirements

Temperature

Defines typical and extreme temperature ranges and their effects.