Cummins Unveils Tech Aimed at Reducing Cost of Ownership
Cummins is showcasing a diverse set of new technologies aimed at reducing total cost of ownership for OEM customers at the upcoming IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany.
The technologies being unveiled by Cummins include turbocharger components designed for high efficiency and a tailored mid-range fuel system that combined can offer up to 7-8% fuel efficiency improvements. Cummins is also demonstrating a new aftertreatment solution with the unveiling of the new higher performance Compact Box and display of the Single Module that offers a 60% reduction in space claim, and 40% reduction in weight, providing improvements for customer integration and installation.
Cummins Turbo Technologies will unveil specific turbocharger component design to help achieve up to 8% turbocharger efficiency gains and improve overall fuel economy.
The Mixed Flow Turbine Wheel enables turbine efficiency improvements of 2-3% and lower inertia resulting in improved transient response and fuel economy at key engine operating points. A Wastegate Blown Diffuser improves turbine stage efficiency by up to 5% resulting in increased fuel economy and reduced CO2. The Twin Port option on electric wastegates can increase stage flow by up to 45% allowing engine downsizing without a loss in power, as well as optimizing aftertreatment.
Cummins Fuel Systems have expanded their product range with the development of a mid-range fuel system to be launched in 2017. The products offer global customers industry-leading injection pressure as demonstrated on the Heavy Duty XPI Fuel System.
This specialty tailored system also delivers better engine performance and improved fuel economy to mid-range engines. The system can provide up to 5% fuel efficiency improvements by optimizing injector specification based on the duty cycle and selecting the right pump size at engine integration level.
Launching in 2017, Cummins Emission Solutions is addressing global customer needs for improved efficiency for heavy-duty cabover truck applications with the development of …Read the rest of this story
