This paper presents a detailed model of a Common Rail Diesel injector and its
validation using injection rate measurement. A new method is described for
injector nozzle flowrate determination using simulation and measurement
tools. The injector model contains fluid dynamic, mechanic and
electro-magnetic systems, describing all-important internal processes and
also includes the injection rate meter model. Injection rate measurements
were made using the W. Bosch method, based on recording the pressure traces
in a length of fuel during injections. Comparing the results of the
simulated injection rate meter, simulated injector orifice flow and
injection rate measurements, the simulated and measured injection rates
showed good conformity. In addition to this, the difference between nozzle
flow rate and the measured flow rate is pointed out in different operating
points, proving, that the results of a Bosch type injection rate
measurements cannot be directly used for model validation. However,
combining injector, injection rate meter simulation and measurement data,
the accurate nozzle flow rate can be determined, and the model validated.