Theoretical and experimental study of mechanical losses in automotive turbochargers

The aim of the present work is to show an approximation, through an experimental an theoretical study, to quantify the mechanical losses in a turbocharging system. These are linked to the dynamics in the turbo shaft bearings, both axial and radial. Theoretical and experimental methodologies are pres...

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Autores: Serrano, J.R.|||0000-0003-0692-3917, Olmeda, P.|||0000-0002-3161-0165, Tiseira, Andrés-Omar|||0000-0001-9472-2386, García-Cuevas González, Luis Miguel|||0000-0001-9340-0617, Lefebvre, Alain
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2013
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
Repositorio:RiuNet. Repositorio Institucional de la Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:riunet.upv.es:10251/40477
Acceso en línea:https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/40477
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Turbocharger
Mechanical losses
INGENIERIA AEROESPACIAL
MAQUINAS Y MOTORES TERMICOS
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Sumario:The aim of the present work is to show an approximation, through an experimental an theoretical study, to quantify the mechanical losses in a turbocharging system. These are linked to the dynamics in the turbo shaft bearings, both axial and radial. Theoretical and experimental methodologies are presented in order to develop a mechanical losses model. The experimental work consists on a measurement campaign in quasi-adiabatic operating conditions, while in the theoretical part, a mathematical model is developed taking into account the radial and axial bearings. The model uses some assumptions in order to solve the Navier-Stokes equations, leading to a simplified model which includes viscosity and the Reynolds number of the oil film formed on the bearings. The proposed model has shown a good agreement with the experimental data