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Title: Advanced Turbo-Charging Research and Development

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1030643· OSTI ID:1030643

The objective of this project is to conduct analysis, design, procurement and test of a high pressure ratio, wide flow range, and high EGR system with two stages of turbocharging. The system needs to meet the stringent 2010MY emissions regulations at 20% + better fuel economy than its nearest gasoline competitor while allowing equivalent vehicle launch characteristics and higher torque capability than its nearest gasoline competitor. The system will also need to meet light truck/ SUV life requirements, which will require validation or development of components traditionally used only in passenger car applications. The conceived system is termed 'seriessequential turbocharger' because the turbocharger system operates in series at appropriate times and also sequentially when required. This is accomplished using intelligent design and control of flow passages and valves. Components of the seriessequential system will also be applicable to parallel-sequential systems which are also expected to be in use for future light truck/SUV applications.

Research Organization:
Honeywell International Incorporated
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-06NT42873
OSTI ID:
1030643
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English