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Re: lambda???
Posted to Educators Forum on 4/1/2005

Hi Erik,

Lambda is the name given to 14.7 to 1 Air /Fuel ratio. Perfect combustion happens at this ratio. Hydro carbons, (unburned fuel) and Carbon monoxide (rich burned fuel)levels are at there lowest, leaving the by product of H2O and carbon dioxide. Under... Login to read more.