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Table 2 Accuracy of measurements and uncertainty of computed results

From: Study and the effects of ignition timing on gasoline engine performance and emissions

Measurements

Accuracy

 Soot density

±1 mg/m3

 NOx

±5 ppm

 CO

±3 ppm

 HC

±2 ppm

 Time

±0.5 %

 Speed

±2 rpm

 Torque

±0.1 N m

Computed results Uncertainty

 Fuel volumetric rate

±1 %

 Power

±1 %

 Specific fuel consumption

±1.5 %

 Efficiency

±1.5 %