Turbocharger package cuts emissions and boosts fuel efficiency
Cummins’ latest turbocharger innovation has been extended to the 500-series, with an electronically wastegated turbocharger that delivers efficiency gains of up to 8% as a result of changes to the exhaust turbine. By more closely matching turbine wheels to the compressor, greater fuel efficiency is achieveable, said the firm. The 500-series turbocharger is also said to offer improved resistance to oil leakage by 200% over the current industry standard.
April 24, 2018
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Revised turbocharger means better turbine efficiency
196 Cummins’ latest turbocharger innovation has been extended to the 500-series, with an electronically wastegated turbocharger that delivers efficiency gains of up to 8% as a result of changes to the exhaust turbine. By more closely matching turbine wheels to the compressor, greater fuel efficiency is achieveable, said the firm. The 500-series turbocharger is also said to offer improved resistance to oil leakage by 200% over the current industry standard.
New developments in crushing and screening equipment as well as washing technology will deliver benefits for materials production - Mike Woof writes
Competition is tough in the market for quarry material processing equipment, with key firms introducing new systems that are said to boost capacity and performance. Firms offering crushing and screening equipment have expanded their respective ranges, offering additional capabilities for these segments. Mobility and versatility have been key factors in the d
Komatsu has unveiled the all-new WA700-8 wheeled loader, which the manufacturer says delivers increased productivity, exceptional durability, and impeccable environmental credentials.
Before commencing development, Komatsu engineers actively collected customers’ input, identifying that safety, cost-per-tonne produced, CO2 emission, maximising uptime, and operator well-being were the key concerns of customers.
Earthmoving equipment manufacturer Dressta is launching the first of three new hydraulic crawler dozers later this year, and has ambitious growth plans funded by parent company LiuGong, the Chinese construction equipment manufacturing giant. Guy Woodford reports
Dressta’s trio of new hydraulic crawler dozers represent exciting additions to the dozer market and are the first results of parent company LiuGong’s significant R&D investment in the Polish firm, which it bought in 2012.
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More sophisticated compaction technologies are now coming to market, offering a wide range of benefits to users
While asphalt paving techniques vary widely between North America and Europe, there is greater commonality in the compaction methods required. New developments in compaction rollers are offering contractors using both North American and European style paving techniques major gains in quality.
According to Robert Horan, a regional engineer for the US-based Asphalt Institute, intelligent compact
