Peugeot HDi -The technology behind common rail diesel
| What is HDi and how does it work? |
HDi is high pressure direct injection. Diesel fuel is injected directly into the
combustion chamber(a well in the piston crown) |
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High pressure common rail
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diesel fuel is pumped at pressure into a storage rail.
(the common rail)
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pressurized fuel is available to
each injector even at low revs |
| electronic control thru' ECU means injection timing, and the quantity
of fuel injected can be very precisely controlled |
Quantity injected and
length of injection can be controlled
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| 2 stage injection - each injection 'event' h a pilot
injection followed by a main injection |
The ECU
Receives information about:
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engine temperature
air temperature
air flow to the engine
throttle position
cam and crank position
O2 in exhaust
Fuel pressure
and more...
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The ECU
Sends commands to: |
injectors
regulators
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Peugeot diesels engines are regarded the finest the
world over. Reliable and efficient and hardworking Peugeot lead the field in rotary diesel engines and evolved the
common rail diesel early in the 1990's
The rotary diesel (XUD9T) w mechanical and
relatively noisey. The HDi is under ECU control so more powerful, quieter and more fuel efficient then its
predecessors.
Summary of the HDi
better
fuel economy
lower exhaust emissions
Quieter, smoother peformance.
Schematic of HDi fuel setup
| 1 |
high pressure fuel pump |
| 2 |
fuel pressure sensor |
| 3 |
common fuel rail |
| 4 |
fuel pressure regulator |
| 5 |
electronic injectors |
| 6 |
fuel pump - tank to engine |
| 7 |
fuel tank |
| 8 |
Electronic control unit ECU |
| 9 - 14 |
sensors - position, temperature, pressure,
airfow, 02
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Under the bonnet - beneath the hood
| Power Acceleration Economy |
With the HDi Peugeot set out to maximize power output and
acceleration along with increed fuel economy. |
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Reduced friction and inertia
in the HDi engine
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roller-and-pawl valve driving system - less friction
pistons, con-rods and engine valves - lighter weight |
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Common Rail Advantages
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| Common rail means high pressure even when the engine is running slowly |
engine can develop high torque at low revs allowing for smooth rapid
acceleration across the power band |
| Less noise, less vibrations |
2 stage injection reduces 'rattle' typical of direct injection diesel |
| Improved Economy |
fuel saving of 20% c/w rotary diesel |
| Wider service interval |
20,000 km (15,000 before) |
| Synthetic engine oil |
improved piston design |
| Particulate filter |
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