Unboxing an $8,000 Fuel Flow Meter

UNBOXING an $8,000 Endress+Hauser Coriolis Fuel Flow Meter. Gale explains how it works and why it’ll be a game-changer for product development. Keyword: Brake-Specific Fuel Consumption. Watch to learn more about what that is. New episode every Wednesday!

The construction of the assembly is complete and is currently being installed in dyno cell 2 where the precision instruments will gather important data. The information gathered from it will be crucial in the development of the supercharged twin-turbo diesel Monster Truck engine. Its two fuel flow meters (one measures the flow into the engine, while the other measures the fuel flow return out of the engine) add another level to assist engineers in precisely tuning the engine’s massive power on demand.

Accordingly, the new piece of equipment is very responsive, and very accurate, with a low-pressure drop from the inlet to the outlet, and is able to measure the density of the fuel, pounds per unit volume of the fluid, and the fuel’s viscosity. Want more stats on this? The meters can flow 400 gallons per hour, handle media temperatures up to 302°F (150°C), and can handle up to 1450 psi (100 bar).

On the next Unboxing, Gale reveals the latest addition to Banks dyno cell 1 and 2, $400 fuel filters. Yes, $400 bucks each. Gale explains how the Parker/Racor 3250R fuel filter/water separator works.