Automotive Powertrain and Sensors

 Sensor Use, Analysis and Implementation


Test Date: 25th November 2020

Location: University of Brighton


Test-Stand and Installation

Test-Stand Equipment List and Setup




  1. 4-stroke, 1200cc SKODA FABIA/VW POLO water cooled engine, naturally aspirated, 3-cylinder, spark ignition with gasoline multi-port fuel injection system;
  2. AVL Dynamometer;
  3. AVL Engine Cooling Pack;
  4. Type K Thermocouple;
  5. Fuel Rail;
  6. Flow meter.
  7. Lambda Sensor;
  8. Ignition Coil;
  9. Air line;
  10. Optical Encoder;
  11. Current Clamp;
  12. Hail Sensor;
  13. Oil Pressure Switch;
  14. Charge Amplifier (Kistler);
  15. Pressure Current Transducer;
  16. Pollutant Chamber;
  17. Air Mass Flow Meter;
  18. Air Filter;
  19. Intake.
  20. AVL Pedal Actuator;
  21. Engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU);
  22. AVL 733S Gravimetric Fuel Meter;
  23. Temperature Transducer;
  24. Pressure Transducer;
  25. Current Clamp;
  26. Intake Manifold;
  27. Airflow Manifold;
  28. Engine Speed Sensor;
  29. Knock Sensor;
  30. Oil Temperature Sensor;
  31. Thermocouples;
  32. AVL Bobcat/INDICOM testbed control and data acquisition system.

Engine Overview



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