DESIGN ASPECTS, ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF TURBOCHARGED TRUCK DIESEL ENGINES

The basic principles of turbocharging are briefly outlined. The six cylinder turbine engine is ideal since turbocharging can be split into two blocks of three cylinders each having a common manifold. The design of a turbocharged engine is a compromise between the increased thermal and mechanical loading of the engine and its increased specific power. The author explains the need for matching the engine and turbocharger, taking into account the decrease of turbocharger efficiency at higher speeds. The beneficial effects and methods of producing charge air cooling are discussed. Some problem areas are identified. Exhaust braking remains the same although the increased engine power makes it more suitable for heavier loads. To counteract "turbocharger lad" and puff of smoke during acceleration the engine is provided with a boost dependent full load step. Reasons are given for the better fuel consumption of the turbocharged engine compared with naturally aspirated engines. They are also insensitive to ambient pressure. The noise is decreased by the shorter ignition delay period of the turbocharged engine. The turbine also has a levelling effect on the exhaust pulses lowering the noise. Turbochargers can also be used to reduce nitrous oxide emission. /TRRL/

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  Embankment Press Limited

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  Embankment Press Limited

  Building 59, GEC Estate, East Lane
  Wembley, Middlesex HA9 7TQ,   England 
• Authors:
  • KRUITHOF, J
• Publication Date: 1977-5

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 28-31
• Serial:
  • TRANSPORT ENGINEER
  • Publisher: Institute of Road Transport Engineeers
  • ISSN: 0020-3122

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Costs; Design; Diesel engines; Economic impacts; Environment; Environmental impacts; Exhaust gases; Fuel consumption; Loads; Manifolds; Noise; Sound; Speed; Trucks; Turbines; Turbochargers
• Old TRIS Terms: Turbocharging
• ITRD Terms: 224: Cost; 9011: Design (overall design); 1314: Diesel engine; 2442: Emission; 2455: Environment; 232: Fuel consumption; 1236: Lorry; 6748: Sound; 1313: Turbine
• Subject Areas: Design; Economics; Energy; Environment; Finance; Highways; Motor Carriers; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00163809
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Report/Paper Numbers: Analytic
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 27 1977 12:00AM