Nato Durability Test of an Adiabatic Truck Engine 900621
A previous paper (1)* described the performance improvements which can be obtained by using an “adiabatic” (uncooled) engine for military trucks. The fuel economy improved 16% to 37% (depending upon the duty cycle) and was documented by dynamometer testing and vehicle testing and affirmed by vehicle simulation.
The purpose of this paper is to document a NATO cycle 400 hour durability test which was performed on the same model adiabatic engine. The test results showed that the engine has excellent durability, low lubricating oil consumption and minimal deposits.
Citation: Badgley, P., Kamo, R., Bryzik, W., and Schwarz, E., "Nato Durability Test of an Adiabatic Truck Engine," SAE Technical Paper 900621, 1990, https://doi.org/10.4271/900621. Download Citation
Author(s):
Patrick Badgley, Roy Kamo, Walter Bryzik, Ernest Schwarz
Affiliated:
Adiabatics, Inc., U. S. Army TACOM
Pages: 11
Event:
International Congress & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE Transactions Journal of Engines-V99-3
Related Topics:
Adiabatic engines
Simulators
Fuel economy
Lubricating oils
Durability
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Trucks
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