carburation
Carburation, or carburetion, is the process by which a fuel is mixed with air for combustion in an internal combustion engine. A carburetor (carburettor) uses the flow of incoming air to regulate the amount of fuel drawn into the stream, aiming to achieve the desired air-fuel ratio for efficient ignition.
Most conventional carburetors employ a venturi: as air speeds up through a constricted section, pressure drops
Carburetors vary—float-type, pressure-type, and multi-barrel designs—often using fixed jets and mechanical linkages to match throttle position.
Carburation was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and became standard in most gasoline-powered
Carburation can be sensitive to altitude, temperature, and fuel volatility and may experience icing, leading to