Technical Publications

MAHLE Powertrain has been at the forefront of research into new engine technologies for many years. Our high calibre engineering staff are continuously engaged in writing and presenting technical papers on the latest topics, with a strong bias towards practical approaches for the further improvement of engine fuel efficiency. The majority of these papers are published by the respected organisations such as the SAE and IMechE. Many articles are also written for recognised auto industry publications such as ATZ/MTZ. A selection of our recent technical papers and press articles are listed below.

2012

MTZ

Real World Fuel Economy Benefits through the Application of EGR to advanced Gasoline Downsized Engines

Variable-length Air Intake Module for Turbocharged Engines

 

SAE

2012-01-1272 The Performance of a Modern Vehicle on a Variety of Alcohol-Gasoline Fuel Blends
2012-01-0385 A Reduction in Parasitic Losses by Careful Choice of Alternator and Drive System
2012-01-1331 A Durability Assessment of Rolling Element Bearings in a Camshaft Application, Considering Sensitivity to Installation and Operating Parameters
2012-01-1324 A Comparison between Journal Bearings and Rolling Element Bearings in a Camshaft Application
2012-01-0823 Spark Ignition and Pre-Chamber Turbulent Jet Ignition Combustion Visualization
2012-01-0902 Improving Speed and Accuracy of Gasoline and Diesel Engine Testing via Close-Loop Combustion Control
2012-01-0427 A Friction Comparison between Chain and Belt-drive Systems
2012-01-1143 Knock Limit Extension with a Gasoline Fueled Pre-Chamber Jet Igniter in a Modern Vehicle Powertrain
2012-01-0386 A Gasoline Fueled Pre-Chamber Jet Ignition Combustion System at Unthrottled Conditions
2012-01-0714 Variable Length Intake Manifold Technology Applied to a Gasoline Turbocharged Downsized Engines
2012-01-0829 Integrated Simulation, Analysis and Testing of a Variable Valve train for Passenger Car Diesel Engines
2012-01-1002 The Development of a Dedicated Range Extender Engine
2012-01-1146 A Lean Burn Gasoline Fueled Pre-Chamber Jet Ignition Combustion System Achieving High Efficiency and Low NOx at Part Load
2012-01-0357 Evaluating Synergies between Fuels and Near Term Powertrain Technologies through Vehicle Drive Cycle and Performance Simulation