Mitsubishi Turbochargers for Trucks
The timely delivery of goods and supplies is vital for the success of any trade that deals with physical products. This is why truck operators need to ensure that their vehicles are always in optimal condition.
Many operators use high-quality aftermarket parts for trucks during maintenance to save time and money. Aftermarket parts for European and Japanese trucks are readily available in Australia. Also, they can match the performance of the original equipment at a fraction of the price.
This article focuses on Mitsubishi turbocharger technology for commercial vehicles. Read on if you would like to know more about the available solutions.
What is a Turbocharger?
A truck engine is powered by the combustion of the mixture of fuel and air in its cylinders. The engine compresses and triggers this combustion to maintain its rotary motion. The truck’s transmission system converts the engine’s rotation to drive the vehicle.
A turbocharger is a forced induction device which makes more air available for combustion in a truck’s engine. It runs on a turbine system driven by the engine’s exhaust gas. By reusing the waste gas, the turbocharger boosts the truck’s performance without consuming additional power. This increases the engine’s power output while enhancing fuel efficiency.
The Mitsubishi Story
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, MHI, has its origins in Nagasaki, Japan. The company’s founder, Yataro Iwasaki started MHI as a ship manufacturing company in1883. At the time, Iwasaki named the company Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works. The MHI name was launched in 1934 when the company was the largest private firm in Japan.
After World War II, MHI was dismantled for 14 years and consolidated in 1964. The company continued to grow and develop innovative solutions in the commercial vehicle industry. In July 2016, the engine and turbocharger businesses of MHI were brought together under the MHIET brand. MHIET stands for “Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd.”
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine Turbochargers
Several technologies and policies have been developed to reduce GHG emissions and operational costs of diesel engines. Turbochargers are among the most cost-effective yet eco-friendly solutions for the heavy vehicle industry. Below are two of Mitsubishi’s turbocharger solutions for diesel engines
1. Single Scroll Diesel Turbocharger
Single scroll turbochargers are conventional systems with fixed geometry. The turbine housing has a single volute that harnesses the exhaust gas to drive the compressor. These turbochargers provide high-performance efficiency for specific flow ranges.
Single scroll turbines are available in various configurations. The straightforward cylinder head integrated manifolds use single entry designs. Yet, more dynamic applications use complex integrated casted manifold designs. Below are some of the most desirable features of the single scroll turbochargers
- Cost-Efficient
- Improved Drivability
- High output from low displacement ICE
- Improved performance output for large engines
- Withstands high inlet temperatures of up to 8500C
2. Variable Geometry (VG) Diesel Turbocharger
Modern truck engines need a wide operational flow range for optimal performance. The Variable Geometry (VG) system enables a regular turbocharger to handle the varied expansion ratios of a modern diesel engine.
Through a system of electronically adjustable vanes, the VG system manipulates the turbine throat area to suit the engine’s demands. The vanes are fully open at high engine rpm when maximum flow is needed. The vanes are closed to narrow the turbine throat when the engine has low energy requirements. This minimizes wastage and optimizes the turbocharger’s output the engine’s entire range of operating points.
Mistubishi began building turbochargers in 1957 and has been shaping the industry ever since. The company recently made the world’s most silent turbocharger. The company’s innovative culture is the driving force behind its success.
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