Comments on: 2014 F1 fuel flow meter finally homologated

By: James Curwood

James Curwood — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:41:02 +0000

In reply to Colin. Colin, the fuel system is direct injection and has no return to tank therefore the only way fuel can flow is if it is being consumed hence measured by a flow meter. The issue is the technology inside the meter is problematic. James

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 12:28:26 +0000

In reply to Colin. The regulation is simply flow rate.

By: Colin

Colin — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 17:28:34 +0000

Please can you explain how these sensors are measuring the total fuel flow into the engine? Unless there is an additional sensor on the return line, how can you confirm the amount of fuel used?

Or is the intent of the regulation simply to measure fuel delivered to the rail? (Which would seem largely meaningless as there is constant bleed back to the tank)

Thanks,

Colin