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Assessment of positive displacement supercharging and compounding of adiabatic diesel

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OSTI ID:6044593

A new alternative to turbocompounding for converting exhaust heat from adiabatic diesels to mechanical energy is evaluated. The concept is based on a positive-displacement screw compressor and expander pair applied to an adiabatic diesel for supercharging and mechanical power compounding to form a compact and efficient power system. Predictions of theoretical performance for the system and its components are given, and the technical feasibility and potential advantages of this system are discussed.

OSTI ID:
6044593
Report Number(s):
SAE-TP-840430
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English