Tenneco's Powertrain division expands its robust testing capabilities for alternative fuels, now including hydrogen power.
Tenneco, a leading global automotive supplier, has announced the expansion of its hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) testing capabilities at its Powertrain test centers in Burscheid, Germany, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. This move is set to accelerate the development and market introduction of highly efficient hydrogen combustion engines.
The new test cells, specifically dedicated to hydrogen ICEs, enhance Tenneco's globally integrated ICE test capabilities. These facilities support various hydrogen-powered ICE applications, including those for light vehicles, commercial trucks, off-highway, industrial, motorsport, and aftermarket sectors.
Tenneco's R&D from its H test benches, combined with simulation tools like PRiME3D, can significantly speed up the development process. This advancement allows original equipment (OE) engine and vehicle manufacturers to go to market with hydrogen combustion engines faster, as they decarbonize the ICE.
Green hydrogen, produced from renewable energies and carbon-free by nature, offers great potential for cleaner transportation, especially in sectors difficult to electrify. Tenneco's new test facilities are now equipped to serve customers' aspirations to reduce or eliminate fuel-related CO emissions as quickly as possible.
The new test sites offer a broad bandwidth of high-accuracy engine measurement capabilities. They can handle light and heavy-duty engine testing up to 700kW, Eddy current and AC dyno, ECU connectivity, H supply up to 50bar and 90kg/h, H concentration measurement, Combustion Analysis, Emissions testing for various gases and particulate matter, In-line oil consumption and oil emission analysis, Automated fuel map testing, Ignition parameter evaluation, Thermal shock testing, and Precise overall real-time engine monitoring.
Dr. Steffen Hoppe, Powertrain's Director Technology Rings & Liners, Tenneco, is able to address hydrogen-specific challenges like pre-ignition and H-slip into the crankcase, as well as the influence on tribology and materials. Tenneco's commitment to being a good corporate citizen is evident in its operations and products.
Stefan Rittmann, Vice President, Engineering with Tenneco's Powertrain business group, supports a pragmatic approach of complementary technologies for different transportation sectors. Troy Kantola, Powertrain's Engineering Director, Technical Services, shares this sentiment, emphasizing Tenneco's dedication to being a good corporate citizen.
Tenneco's hydrogen ICE testing capabilities are being announced on February 1, 2023. As a world-class designer, manufacturer, and marketer of automotive products, Tenneco is well-positioned to provide technology solutions that can help accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions of future combustion engine generations. More related images can be downloaded from a specified link.
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