Author(s)
Kansas State University
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PR-266-9920-R01 Development and Prototyping of a Variable Geometry Turbocharger
Research Contractor
Release Date:
06/15/2009
Number Of Pages
28
Catalog No:
PR-266-9920-R01
DOI No:

Turbochargers are used to either increase engine power output or reduce air pollutants by increasing the trapped air-to-fuel ratio. An increasing need has arisen for the turbocharger compressor to operate at an ever-increasing pressure ratio while maintaining a broad operating range. Unfortunately, the operational physics of a turbocharger limits the operating range as the pressure ratio is increased. This project evaluates the alternatives to increase the engine operating range by using variable vanes on turbocharger compressor.

Turbochargers are used to either increase engine power output or reduce air pollutants by increasing the trapped air-to-fuel ratio. An increasing need has arisen for the turbocharger compressor to operate at an ever-increasing pressure ratio while maintaining a broad operating range. Unfortunately, the operational physics of a turbocharger limits the operating range as the pressure ratio is increased. This project evaluates the alternatives to increase the engine operating range by using variable vanes on turbocharger compressor.

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Research Category:
Gas engine, turbocharger
Project
Technical Committee