How did Steve David do this weekend?
07-10-2002, 01:20 AM
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Yep,
That picture pretty much sums up the fuel control problems
Unlimited rules limit fuel consumption to no more than 4.3 GPM and total N2 speed not to exceed 110%. To achieve both those parameters most teams use a bypass that dumps fuel if it exceeds 4.3 GPM and a governor in the fuel control limits fuel if we hit 110% of N2 speed. We've been experiencing variations on both while underway, with fuel consumption going from 4.3 to 3.5 in an instant. The fuel readout looks like the rocky mountains when it should be a steady line throughout the race.
On the bright side, there were no mosquitoes for miles
Look forward to seeing you in Detroit.
Steve
That picture pretty much sums up the fuel control problems
Unlimited rules limit fuel consumption to no more than 4.3 GPM and total N2 speed not to exceed 110%. To achieve both those parameters most teams use a bypass that dumps fuel if it exceeds 4.3 GPM and a governor in the fuel control limits fuel if we hit 110% of N2 speed. We've been experiencing variations on both while underway, with fuel consumption going from 4.3 to 3.5 in an instant. The fuel readout looks like the rocky mountains when it should be a steady line throughout the race.
On the bright side, there were no mosquitoes for miles
Look forward to seeing you in Detroit.
Steve
