AlliedSignal to Exhibit New High-Speed Hydraulic Supercharger at SAE
25 February 1998
AlliedSignal to Exhibit New High-Speed Hydraulic Supercharger at SAE
DETROIT, Feb. 25 -- AlliedSignal Turbocharging Systems will
introduce the new Garrett(R) Hydraulic Supercharger -- a high-speed, hydraulic
turbine driven supercharger -- at the SAE International Congress and
Exposition, Feb. 23-26.
AlliedSignal Turbocharging Systems, the world's largest manufacturer and
supplier of turbochargers, acquired exclusive rights to the innovative
supercharger from Davorin Kapich, president of Kapich Engineering.
"AlliedSignal Turbocharging Systems is always looking for new and unique
technologies that meet the needs of our customers and the environment," said
Dr. Mohsen Sohi, Vice President of Engineering and Technology for AlliedSignal
Turbocharging Systems. "We believe the novel Garrett(R) Hydraulic
Supercharger will offer a superior value vis a vis more conventional
superchargers on the market today."
Based on extensive testing, AlliedSignal Turbocharging Systems anticipates
the Garrett(R) Hydraulic Supercharger will be extremely reliable with
virtually zero maintenance. The supercharger's turbine wheel, covered by a
Kapich patent, is a combination of plastic embedded in metal that resists
corrosion, creating high durability.
Although currently designed for diesel engines with 2.0 liter to 14.0
liter displacement, the Garrett(R) Hydraulic Supercharger can be sized to fit
any turbocharged or naturally aspirated, gasoline or diesel application.
BENEFITS
Benefits of the Garrett(R) Hydraulic Supercharger include immediate boost
with minimal parasitic loss; improved low to mid speed torque; and virtual
elimination of visible smoke at all altitudes.
With a blower speed independent of engine speed, the Garrett(R) Hydraulic
Supercharger can provide a controlled boost that can be timed ahead of engine
acceleration. The independent closed-loop oil system also allows for
continuous or on-demand supercharging which can increase engine torque over a
wide range of speeds.
For diesel engines, the Garrett(R) Hydraulic Supercharger creates a
dramatic increase in air/fuel ratio on demand. This results in increased
torque (driveability), lower emissions (smoke and particulates) and improved
efficiency (fuel economy). When used in conjunction with a turbocharger, the
Hydraulic Supercharger significantly improves boost at all engine speeds.
In addition, the new Garrett(R) Hydraulic Supercharger has the potential
to act as a pump, as part of a Garrett(R) EGR(TM) System to recirculate
exhaust gases. The design can be adapted to meet the most recent regulatory
changes in emission standards.
FEATURES
* Highly efficient compressor-hydraulic turbine combination
* Proven turbocharger bearings and seals
* Patented, long-life hydraulic turbine construction
* Non-horizontal shaft installation for easy packaging
* Low-volume closed-loop oil system (change interval 100,000 miles or
longer)
* Electric or pneumatic signal actuated hydraulic bypass
* Independent supercharger speed control
* Rotor acceleration rate up to 100,000 rpm/sec
"The Garrett(R) Hydraulic Supercharger showcases AlliedSignal
Turbocharging Systems' commitment to bringing the latest in boosting
technology to its customers," said AlliedSignal Turbocharging Systems
President, Bill Amelio. "We will do whatever it takes to provide the most
innovative systems solutions to increase power, improve performance and reduce
emissions for each of our customers' unique needs."
AlliedSignal Turbocharging Systems, based in Torrance, Calif., is a unit
of AlliedSignal, Inc., , an advanced technology and manufacturing
company serving customers worldwide with aerospace and automotive products,
chemicals, fibers, plastics and advanced materials.
For more information on the latest technology in turbocharging systems,
stop by AlliedSignal's SAE booth #1418
SOURCE AlliedSignal Turbocharging Systems
