Delphi to present three technical papers at the SIA Diesel
Powertrain Conference
Release Date: June 04, 2012
ROUEN, France - Delphi Automotive (NYSE: DLPH) will present
new technologies to help manage the cost and complexity of
diesel fuel systems, improve fuel economy and reduce
emissions at the June 5-6
International Diesel Powertrain Conference, which is
organized by the French Society of Automobile Engineers
(SIA) and held every other year in Rouen.
Delphi's technical papers will introduce a new low-cost
unit pump common rail (UPCR) system and discuss an
innovative Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) dosing
system that can reduce both system cost and ammonia slip.
Delphi will also present its work on combustion analysis
and mixture preparation, including findings from its
involvement with the New Advanced Diagnosis for Diesel
Injection Analysis and bio fuels, a federative project that
investigates the critical hydraulic performance of common
rail systems.
Delphi's Unit Pump Common Rail (UPCR) system: a new
high-value, high-efficiency common rail system for small
diesel engines
Delphi's innovative Unit Pump Common Rail system is
making the benefits of the latest common rail fuel
injection technologies available to small, high-value
diesel engines.
Designed for one- to four-cylinders engines up to
2.5 liters, the UPCR system cost-effectively meets
demanding standards for durability, fuel economy and
emissions. Applications are expected to include light
vehicles and non-automotive products, such as small
agricultural and industrial equipment.
The first generation UPCR system, conceived for emerging
markets and operating at up to 1,600 bar, is in
production for several vehicle manufacturers. A second
generation system, operating at up to 2,000 bar, is in
development at select Delphi technical centers.
The second generation UPCR system will be ideal for
entry-level vehicles in markets that must meet the
world's stringent emissions requirements, including the
demanding Euro 7 standard planned for Europe.
"Technology usually migrates from developed markets to
emerging ones, but in this instance the reverse is
happening," said John Fuerst, general manager, Delphi
Diesel Systems. "By meeting the emissions challenge at
the lowest possible cost to suit emerging market
priorities, we have developed a system that breaks new
ground in cost-effectiveness without compromising
performance or quality. UPCR will make a significant
contribution to helping diesel compete with gasoline in
lower-cost cars."
Key design breakthroughs make the UPCR more compact than
traditional diesel fuel injection systems, approximately
60 percent lighter than a typical Euro 3 system
and further improving fuel economy and reducing CO2
emissions.
"By taking an innovative approach that builds on
technologies proven in other applications, we have
delivered a step change in the pressure and precision of
fuel delivery that can be achieved at a very competitive
price," said Fuerst. "We've done it while
continuing to enhance durability, making UPCR extremely
attractive for demanding and cost-sensitive
applications."
Fuerst will be one of the leading industry specialists on a
June 5 panel discussing the threats and opportunities for
diesel powertrains. The panel, titled "Innovative
Technologies for Future Emissions Targets: Threats or
Opportunities for Diesel Powertrain?" will be held in
conference room Rudolf Diesel.
Delphi's High-pressure SCR dosing system: a new
approach that simplifies NOx reduction for Euro 6 and
beyond
Delphi has developed a new approach to urea injection for
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) that reduces nitrogen
oxide (NOx) emissions and simplifies the exhaust
architecture of a diesel engine.
This system is designed to meet the requirements of an
exhaust architecture in which the SCR doser and the
catalyst are close-coupled to the engine, resulting in
reduced NOx immediately after start-up, which is necessary
to meet stringent emissions regulations.
By integrating a variable frequency, fixed-volume pump with
the injection nozzle instead of the tank, Delphi has
created a dosing system that delivers a higher pressure,
more finely atomized spray while simplifying the tank
system and maintaining the doser packaging envelope. Adding
Delphi's unique Ammonia Sensor to the system,
downstream of the SCR catalyst, enables optimized NOx
conversion efficiency from the system. The Ammonia Sensor
also provides an effective On-Board Diagnostic (OBD)
function, monitoring the performance of SCR exhaust
systems.
"The new High-Pressure SCR Dosing System is a robust
solution for NOx reduction that also simplifies the
implementation of increasingly complex aftertreatment
strategies," Fuerst said. "It's a terrific
complement to Delphi's capability in diesel
technologies, which also includes fuel injection systems
for light-, medium- and heavy-duty applications."
The higher pressure provides better spray atomization and
velocity, better mixing and more uniform distribution of
urea across the face of the catalyst, giving better
conversion efficiency and greater immunity to engine speed
and transients. The doser is extremely resistant to heat so
it is perfectly suited for applications where a combined
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and SCR catalyst is defined
to provide faster lite-off. This supports system cost
reduction and simplification of the packaging challenges
associated with increasingly complex exhaust systems.
Delegates at the conference will be able to see these and
other Delphi technologies on its exhibition stand,
including fuel handling, direct injection and electric
variable cam phaser systems for gasoline applications.
Technical papers
Delphi technical papers include: "Innovative SCR
Dosing System: An Alternative Approach for Closed-Coupled
SCR Catalyst Systems" - Wednesday, June 6 at 9 am -
Authors: David Needham, SCR System Chief Engineer; Peter
Spadafora, Product Team Leader SCR Systems; Dr Hans-Josef
Schiffgens, Engineering Director, Delphi Diesel Systems.
"Delphi's Diesel Unit Pump Common Rail
System" - Wednesday, June 6 at 11 am - Authors:
Christophe Cardon, Common Rail Pump Chief Engineer;
Philippe Bercher, Deputy Engineering Director, Delphi
Diesel Systems; Matthieu Goy, Advanced System Integration &
Control Manager; O. Tansug, Senior Product Engineer.
"Mixture Preparation and Combustion Analysis: a Key
Activity for Future Trends in Diesel Fuel Injection
Equipment" - Wednesday, June 6 at 12.30 pm - Authors:
Dr Gavin Dober, Simulations Team leader; Dr Noureddine
Guerrassi, Chief Engineer Advanced Injection & Combustion
Engineering; Dr Kourosh Karimi, Combustion & Spray Optical
Diagnostics Team Leader.
NOTE: For media interviews during the conference please
contact Malika Venezia at +33 6 30 51 5786 or malika.venezia@delphi.com.
About Delphi
Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH) is a leading global
supplier of electronics and technologies for automotive,
commercial vehicle and other market segments. Operating
major technical centers, manufacturing sites and customer
support facilities in 30 countries, Delphi delivers
real-world innovations that make products smarter and safer
as well as more powerful and efficient. Connect to
innovation at www.delphi.com.
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