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The What, When, and Why of “Spread” By Thomas Grant

What is Spread? Spread - The sensitivity of the analog detonation meter expressed in Knockmeter divisions per octane number. What are the major components required to obtain Spread Sensor, D-1 pick-up, (Pressure transducer) Signal conditioning instrument - Detonation meter, 501 series Display - Knock meter (Weston or Metermod) Internal combustion engine The What, When, and Why of “Spread” D-1 Pickup - This is a Magnetostrictive-type transducer that treads into the engine cylinder and is exposed ...

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