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A review of novel turbocharger concepts for enhancements in energy efficiency

Kusztelan, Alex; Yao, Yufeng; Marchant, Danis; Wang, Yawei

Authors

Alex Kusztelan

Yufeng Yao Yufeng.Yao@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Aerospace Engineering

Danis Marchant

Yawei Wang



Abstract

Turbochargers are extensively used throughout the automotive industry as they can enhance the output of an internal combustion (IC) engine without the need to increase its cylinder capacity. The application of such a mechanical device enables automotive manufacturers to adopt smaller displacement engines, commonly known as “engine downsizing”. Historically, turbochargers were often used to increase the potential of an already powerful IC engine, e.g. those used in Motorsport. The emphasis today is to provide a feasible engineering solution to manufacturing economics and “greener” road vehicles. It is because of these reasons that turbochargers are now becoming much more popular in industry applications. The aim of this paper is to provide a review on the current testing techniques and validation methods used to analyse different turbocharger types and designs, with discussions on future trends.

Citation

Kusztelan, A., Yao, Y., Marchant, D., & Wang, Y. (2011). A review of novel turbocharger concepts for enhancements in energy efficiency. https://doi.org/10.5383/ijtee.02.02.003

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2011
Journal International Journal of Thermal & Environmental Engineering
Print ISSN 1923-7308
Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed
Volume 2
Pages 75-82
Series Title DOI: 10.5383/ijtee.02.02.003
Series Number 2
DOI https://doi.org/10.5383/ijtee.02.02.003
Keywords risimport, automotive turbocharger, engine downsizing, twin-entry, VGT turbochargers
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/969721
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.5383/ijtee.02.02.003