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Two-spring nozzle holder
Smooth increase in pressure in the combustion
chamber reduces combustion noise and
mechanical stress.
The two-spring nozzle holder developed for the
Volkswagen direct injection diesel engines
enables fuel injection in two stages. As a result, it
plays an important part in ensuring "smooth"
combustion.
Functional description
There are two springs of different thickness fitted
in the nozzle holder. Due to the geometry of the
springs, the nozzle needle is raised only against
the force of the first spring at the start of
injection. A small gap is produced, allowing a
small quantity of fuel to be pre-injected at low
pressure. This pre-injection ensures a smooth
increase in the combustion pressure and creates
the ignition conditions for the main volume of
fuel. The pressure in the injection nozzle
increases due to the fact that the injection pump
delivers more fuel than escapes through the
small gap. The nozzle needle is further raised
against the force of the second spring. The main
injection now takes place at high pressure.
Combustion system
MSSP_001_017
Spring 1
Spring 2
Nozzle needle
Lift 1
Lift 1 and lift 2
Lift 2
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