What is a characteristic of fuel injection systems in relation to induction icing?

Fuel injection systems are designed to deliver fuel directly into the combustion chamber or intake manifold, resulting in a finer atomization and better mixing with air. This efficient process of fuel delivery helps to maintain more uniform temperatures within the induction system.

When it comes to induction icing, fuel injection systems have a distinct advantage over carbureted systems. In carbureted engines, fuel vaporization and the cooling that occurs during the mixing process can lead to a significant drop in temperature, increasing the likelihood of ice formation in the induction system, especially in humid conditions. In contrast, fuel injection systems do not rely on the same vaporization principles that carburetors do, making them less susceptible to the temperature drops associated with fuel atomization and therefore reducing the risk of induction icing.

This characteristic makes fuel injection systems more favorable in environments where icing could be a concern, as they can operate effectively without the added issue of potential ice formation disrupting airflow into the engine.