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-==== Lambda (λ) ====+===== Lambda (λ) =====
  
 **Lambda (λ)** represents the //air-fuel ratio// in combustion engines relative to the stoichiometric ideal. Calculated as \( \lambda = \frac{\text{Actual Air-Fuel Ratio}}{\text{Stoichiometric Ratio}} \), this dimensionless value is critical for engine management and emissions control. **Lambda (λ)** represents the //air-fuel ratio// in combustion engines relative to the stoichiometric ideal. Calculated as \( \lambda = \frac{\text{Actual Air-Fuel Ratio}}{\text{Stoichiometric Ratio}} \), this dimensionless value is critical for engine management and emissions control.
  
 === Stoichiometric Principle ===   === Stoichiometric Principle ===  
-The optimal λ value is **1.0** (14.7:1 air-fuel mass ratio for gasoline), where all fuel completely burns with available oxygen. This balance maximizes catalytic converter efficiency while minimizing emissions.+The optimal λ value is **1.0** (14.7:1 air-fuel mass ratio for gasoline), where all fuel completely burns with available oxygen. This balance maximizes catalytic converter ([[CAT]]) efficiency while minimizing emissions.
  
 === Petrol vs. Diesel Optimization ===   === Petrol vs. Diesel Optimization ===  
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 === Measurement & Control ===   === Measurement & Control ===  
-Modern engines use **wideband oxygen sensors** for real-time λ monitoring. Control systems adjust fuel delivery up to 100 times/second to maintain target lambda based on:+Modern engines use **wideband oxygen sensors** for real-time λ monitoring. The engine [[control-unit]] adjust fuel delivery up to 100 times/second to maintain target lambda based on:
   * Engine temperature   * Engine temperature
   * Load demands   * Load demands
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 * **Hybrid engines**: λ>1.0 during electric-assist phases   * **Hybrid engines**: λ>1.0 during electric-assist phases  
  
-''Lambda management remains critical for meeting Euro 7/ULEV standards, with petrol-diesel differences driving distinct emission control strategies.'' +''Lambda management remains critical for meeting Euro 7/[[ULEV]] standards, with petrol-diesel differences driving distinct emission control strategies.'' 
  
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