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Southwest Research InstituteSince its inception in 1947, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI®) has dedicated extensive resources toward serving the automotive industry. Today, almost one-third of SwRI’s more than 3,000 employ-ees work on automotive projects that range from vehicle concept through production. This work may involve automotive vehicle sys-tems, engines, fuels and lubricants, emissions, electronics, automa-tion and robotics and other related programs. SwRI provides the automotive industry with technology development and engineering services such as designing, modeling, simulating, analyzing, testing and prototyping.
The map above indicates (red buildings) facilities in which project work for the automotive industry is performed.
For additional information see our web site at swri.org.
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Automotive EngineeringAutomotive Engineering at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas, brings together the world-class technical expertise and diversity of operations in the Fuels and Lubricants Research Division and the Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division to more effectively offer comple-mentary technologies to SwRI automotive clients.
These synergies improve cost-effectiveness, utilize existing resources and provide a single and formi-dable technology base to our transportation and energy industry clients worldwide.
Automotive Engineering at SwRI is certified to ISO 9001:2008 “Quality Management Systems – Requirements,” accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 “General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories” and certified to ISO 14001:2004 “Environmental Management Systems.” The divisions also have achieved Ford Tier 1 status for providing engineering services and have received the Ford Q1 Quality Award.
This document summarizes, in a listing format, the capabilities available from the Automotive Engi-neering divisions. For specific details on any of the capabilities listed here, please contact:
Bruce BykowskiVice PresidentEngine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division(210) [email protected]
Steven D. Marty, P.E.Vice PresidentFuels and Lubricants Research Division(210) [email protected]
Robert BurrahmAssistant Director Business Development Automotive Engineering(210) [email protected]
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The Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Divi-sion is currently organized into four departments:
Engine and Vehicle R&Dn Diesel Technologyn Powertrain Controlsn Advanced Vehicle Technologyn Advanced Combustion and Emissionsn Engine and Aftertreatment Evaluationn Light-Duty Vehicle Emissions
Emissions R&Dn Engine Certification and Emission Developmentn Particle Science and Technologyn Medium Speed Diesel Enginesn Aftertreatment R&Dn Emissions Chemistry
Design and Developmentn Engine Developmentn Drivetrain Developmentn United Kingdom Design Officen Powertrain Design and Analysis
Ann Arbor Technical Centern Applied Controlsn Michigan Business Development
Capabilities of the Engine, Emissions andVehicle Research Division
T he Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division conducts design, development and test programs on a wide range of compo-
nents, engines, transmissions and vehicles. This is supported by research and modeling of fuel mixing, combustion, tribology, filtration, structural analysis, NVH and fluid flow. The division orga-nizes multi-client cooperative industry research programs in many areas to help manufacturers achieve lower exhaust emissions and to increase fuel economy. The division also develops specialized instruments, control systems, test apparatus and data acquisition systems to aid in achieving engine and vehicle performance and emissions goals.
Bruce Bykowski, Vice PresidentThomas E. Reinhart, Institute EngineerDr. Charles E. Roberts Jr., Institute Engineer
Capabilities of the Engine, Emissions andVehicle Research Division
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Diesel Technologyn Clean Diesel Engine Research Consortiumn Light-duty diesel engine research and development for U.S. Tier 2 and Euro 5/6n Heavy-duty diesel engine research and development for U.S. 2010 emissions standards and beyondn Aftertreatment integration and control n Diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) n Diesel particulate filter (DPF) n Lean NOx trap or adsorber (LNT) n Lean NOx catalyst (LNC) n Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systemsn Alternate combustion mode implementationn Combustion system analysis and calibrationn Fuel injectionn Urea spray analysisn Nozzle developmentn Evaluation of exhaust components
Powertrain Controlsn Control algorithm development for engine, transmission, vehicle systemsn On-board diagnostics (OBD)n Electronic stability controln Accelerated engine calibrationn Software development for embedded CPUsn Hardware development, experimental and production intentn System design, integration, testingn Controller calibration, automated mappingn Algorithm, calibration optimizationn Modelingn Hardware-in-the-loop simulationn Signal processingn Data analysisn Rapid prototyping of powertrain, vehicle control systemsn Multiplexing and controller communicationsn Hybrid vehicle control
Aftertreatment Research and Developmentn Diesel Aftertreatment Accelerated Aging Consortiumn Aftertreatment technology design, development, testing and integrationn Catalyst research and developmentn Gasoline catalyst aging and evaluationn Synthetic gas reactorn Diesel particulate filter n Filtration efficiency measurement n PM mass and soluble organic fraction measurement n DPF balance point determination n Ash accumulation and analysis n On-vehicle performance and durability testing n DPF plugging investigations and cleaning strategies n On-board diagnostics n Regeneration strategy development n Pressure drop evaluationn Light- and heavy-duty DPF durability test procedure development n On-vehicle exhaust system environment measurement n Accelerated test development n Automated PM loading and regenerationn SCR catalyst system evaluations n NOx reduction performance n Urea dosing technology n Durability testingn LNT system evaluations n NOx reduction performance n Regeneration and desulfurization strategy development n Durability testing n System integrationn Lubricating oil effects on diesel aftertreatment and sensors n DPFs, cDPFs, DOCs, LNTs, SCRs, NOx sensors n Catalyst deactivation n Poisoning mechanisms n Ash exposure
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Advanced Vehicle Technologyn Vehicle modeling and simulationn Vehicle performance simulationn Vehicle fuel economy simulation
n Vehicle CO2 and emissions simulationn Conventional drivetrain vehicle simulationn Vehicle control system simulationn Hybrid vehicle simulation
- Base electric vehicle (BEV) simulation- Plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV) simulation- Range extending electric vehicle (REEV) simulation- Hydraulic hybrid vehicle simulation
- Fuel cell vehicle simulationn Vehicle prototype development, integration,
testing and evaluationn Hybrid vehicle researchn Fuel cell vehicle researchn Advanced energy storage system (ESS)
vehicle researchn Micro, mild, heavy-duty hybrid vehicle
researchn Vehicle conventional and hybrid control systems developmentn Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems
n Development of HIL hardware/software systems
n Enhanced testing using HIL systemsn Transmission auto-calibration using HIL
systemsn Fuel cell integration and testingn Vehicle accessory component design, testing
and evaluation
Advanced Combustion and Emissionsn Gasoline Engine Research Consortium
n High Efficiency Dilute Gasoline Engine (HEDGE®)
n Cooled EGR for gasoline fuel economy improvementsn Spark-ignited engine R&D
n CO2 Reductionn Fuel economy improvementn Cold-start emissions reductionn Down-sized gasoline enginesn Down-speeded gasoline enginesn HCCI, ignition-assisted HCCI, PCCI, CAI
developmentn SI-emissions solutions for current and future emissions compliancen SI-fuel economy solutions for current and future regulations (CAFE)n CO2 reduction solutions for current and future regulationsn Turbo- and super-charging for spark-ignition engines n EGR and airflow control strategy development for spark-ignited enginesn Spark-ignited engine designn Combustion system design and developmentn Flow and port-design and developmentn High speed visualization facility (>100,000 fps)n Custom solutions for laser-based combustion and emissions measurementsn Component design, development and testingn Cycle simulationn 3-D computational fluid dynamics, including moving valves, full combustion systemn Combustion and emissions performance simulationn Knock modelingn HCCI combustion and emissions modelingn Durability testingn Emissions development, including cold-startn SULEV emissions strategy development and implementationn Engine benchmarkingn Engine management system developmentn Friction measurement and design for reduced frictionn Injectors, fuel spray characterization and injector targetingn Low-temperature testing, including cold-start strategy developmentn Spark plug testingn Ignition system development and testingn Valve recession control
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Engine Certification and Emission Developmentn On-highway diesel enginesn Nonroad and European diesel enginesn Forklift and spark-ignited off-highway enginen Altitude simulation testingn Conventional, alternative fuels, additive effects on emissionsn Engine and emission control performance n High altitude engine and vehicle evaluationsn Emissions samplingn Test cycle developmentn Chassis testing of heavy-duty vehiclesn Retrofit evaluation for system developmentn Component development and evaluation
Alternative Fuels Evaluationn Compressed and liquefied natural gasn Liquefied petroleum gasn Ethanoln Methanoln Coal and water slurriesn Biodieseln Vegetable oilsn Dimethyl ethern Fischer-Tropsch liquids
Particle Sciencen Detailed assessment of particulate mass, number and size distribution in real timen Ultrafine and nanoparticle emissions measure- ment from: n Different combustion sources n Different fuels n Light- and heavy-duty engines and vehicles n Exhaust after-treatment devicesn Semi-continuous measurement of particle organic carbon and elemental carbonn Solid particle number standard measurement using the PMP sampling protocol for Euro V or VIn Real-world particle emission evaluation of retro- fit devices on mobile and stationary sourcesn Exhaust particle sensor development and testingn Dilution system development and testing for different applicationsn Particle instrument calibration using NIST traceability
n Small DPF efficiency evaluation using soot particle generation n Mechanism of fouling in EGR cooler and intercooler caused by particle depositionn Development of highly sensitive measurement systems for crack detection in DPFs n Fundamental understanding and real-time measurement of particle formation under DPF active regeneration n Particle deposition in various systems using theoretical assessment n Consulting services, seminars and literature reviews
Chemistryn Exhaust gas speciation; toxic species analysisn Analytical procedure developmentn Fuel and fuel additive registration evaluationsn Spark and compression ignition engine fuel, additive effectsn Unregulated pollutant speciation
Medium Speed Diesel Enginesn Locomotivesn Stationary power plantsn Gas compressorsn Marine enginesn Offshore drillingn Power generationn Alternative fuel evaluationsn Emissions researchn Control system developmentn Engine performance improvementn Engine and component designn Fuel injection system developmentn Standardized testing, servicesn Modelingn Noise evaluationn Engine familiarization workshops
Light-Duty Vehicle Emissionsn Off-cycle test conditions, temperaturesn Periodic testing during mileage accumulationn Diesel property effects studiesn Gasoline property effects studiesn Evaporative emission measurementn Lubricant property effects
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n Evaporative emissions and controlsn Emissions at high and low temperaturesn Alternative and flexible fuel vehicle research
Aftertreatment Technologyn Exhaust system durability n Hot vibration testing n Thermal cycling n Water quench testing n Thermal profile testing
n EGR cooler and systems durability n Exhaust system validation n Fouling and thermal efficiency n Accelerated corrosion testing n Metallurgical evaluation of EGR system components n Alternative fuels effects on aftertreatment systems
Design and Development
Drivetrain Design and Developmentn Design, development and test hardware n Gearboxes n Stepped ratio n Continuously variable n Hybrid n Hydromechanical n Split power n Transfer cases n Axles n Differentials n Gears n Clutches n Housings n Torque converters n Axles n Differentialsn Design n Packaging and layout n Feasibility and technology studies n Concept design and development n Detailed design n CAD modeling and revision control n Prototype and production level design n Fabrication and assembly servicesn Analysis and simulation n Kinematic n Dynamic modeling n Stress, FEA n Oil flow, CFDn Development n Hardware functionality and durability development n Noise, vibration and harshness development n Shift calibration and control n Prototype and product hardware development
n Test, evaluation and benchmarking n Efficiency testing of assembly and component including torque converter n Spin loss testing of assembly and component n Drag testing of clutches n Steady state and transient durability testing of assembly and components n Transmission durability – engine torsionals n Transmission durability – vehicle and road load dynamics n High and low temperature environmental testing n Oil level effects n Static and dynamic strength and fatigue n Case and seal leakage n Noise, vibration and harshness measurement
Engine Combustion, Performance and Emissions Developmentn Gas and gasoline engines n Combustion development and optimization n Fuel mixing and combustion modeling n Ignition system development n Controls strategy for emissions and performance n Emissions development and calibration for both steady-state and transient operation n Gas composition blending for performance and emissionsn Diesel engines n Combustion development and optimization n Fuel injection system and strategy development n Controls strategy for emissions and performance n Emissions development and calibration for both steady-state and transient operation n NVH calibration consideration
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n Competitive engine benchmarking n Testing of new engine technologies n Detailed engine performance and emissions data n Controls strategies n Thorough design evaluation n Detailed component measurementn Gas and large engine development n Engine development for production and research n Full diesel-to-gas conversions n Engine modeling and simulation n Combustion system development and optimization n Ignition system evaluation and development n Control system design, development and procurement n Injector testing, design and development n Emissions development and calibration for transient and steady-state operation n Mixing and combustion modeling n Gas composition blending and testing for performance and emissions effects n Durability testing over prescribed cycles n Remote data logging for field tests n Field-site testing n Locomotive, marine and mine engine emissions characterizationn Spark-ignition engines n Combustion analysis n Component design and testing n Cycle simulation n Durability testing n Emissions development n Engine benchmarking n Engine management system development n Fuel economy improvement n Friction measurement n Injectors and fuel spray characterization n Low-temperature testing n Real-time oil consumption measurement n Spark plug testing n Valve recession control
Engine Design and Analysisn Engine design n Concept design - Engine design sizing and packaging studies - Concept layout and modeling - Costing analysis n Concept feasibility studies n Engine component database - Concept comparison to production engines and components - Design benchmarking database
n Detailed layout and CAD modeling n Full engine and system modeling n Design program structuring and management n Design for low NVHn Engine design analysis n Engine performance simulation, thermodynamic and fluid modeling n 1-D cycle simulation n 3-D combustion and induction modeling n Injection modeling n Fuel system simulation n Cooling and lubrication system modelingn Engine structural analysis n Bolted joint calculations n Major engine component FEA n Fatigue analysis n NVH modeling n Geartrain structural analysisn Engine dynamics modeling n Crankshaft torsion and bending analysis n Crank train dynamics modeling n Kinematic valvetrain analysis n Valvetrain dynamics modeling n Geartrain dynamics modelingn Engine mechanical development n Durability testing - Test cycle definition - Production validation plan definition - Engine testing n Component thermal measurement - Cylinder heads - Pistons - Valves/valve seats - Cylinder bores - Exhaust manifolds n Mechanical system testing - Valvetrain dynamics testing - Component strain measurement - Real-time oil consumption testing - Real-time corrosion testing n Component rig testing - Cylinder head hydraulic fatigue - Cylinder block hydraulic fatigue - Connecting rod fatigue - Rocker arm fatigue n Field test support n Failure analysis and problem solving design reviews n NVH testing and development
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Capabilities of the Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
Capabilities of the Fuels and Lubricants Research Division
T he Fuels and Lubricants Research Division is internationally known for its fuels and lubricants research activities and continues
to uphold the longstanding tradition of quality and client response, started more than 60 years ago. The Institute helps clients get automotive products to the market and keep them there in response to regulation and competition. A broad range of services is available for product research, product development and product qualification of automo-tive components and automotive fluids for on-road, off-road, rail and water-borne transportation systems as well as recreational vehicles and stationary power equipment.
Steven D. Marty, P.E., Vice PresidentLarry M. Bendele, Institute EngineerDr. Robert L. Mason, Institute AnalystDr. Xiaojian Tao, Institute Engineer
The Fuels and Lubricants Research Division is currently organized into four departments:
Engine Lubricants Researchn Heavy-duty engine oil evaluationsn Passenger car engine oil evaluationsn International lubricant testing (ACEA and JASO engine procedures and laboratory tests)n Tribology research and evaluations
Fuels and Driveline Lubricants Researchn Fleet and field evaluationsn Fuel performance evaluationsn Specialty and driveline fluid evaluations
Fuels and Lubricants Technology n Filtration and fine particle technologyn Fuel systems and contamination researchn TARDEC n Fluids filtration and handling research n Fuels, lubricants and fluids applications
Petroleum Products Researchn Fuel analysis laboratoryn Fuel conformancen Lubricant analysis laboratory
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Engine Lubricants Researchn Viscosity at high-temperature and high-shear rate (CEC L-36-A-97)n Viscometric properties test (SAE J300)
ILSAC GF-5 Performance Categoryn Ball rust test (ASTM D 6557)n Sequence IIIG, IIIGA, IIIGB n Sequence IVAn Sequence VGn Sequence VIDn Sequence VIII
ILSAC GF-3 Performance Categoryn Ball rust test (ASTM D 6557)n Sequence IIIFn Sequence IVAn Sequence VGn Sequence VIBn Sequence VIII
Small Engine and Leisure Marine Lubricant Evaluationsn ASTM-TC test sequencesn JASO standardsn NMMA FC-Wn NMMA TC-W3®
n Small air-cooled engines
API CJ-4 (PC-10) Performance Category Summaryn Roller follower wearn Mack T-11, Mack T-12
n Caterpillar 1-N, C13n Cummins ISM, ISBn NAVISTAR engine oil aerationn Sequence IIIF or IIIG
API CI-4 Plus, CI-4 Performance Category Summary n Roller follower wearn Mack T-8, Mack T-11
n Caterpillar 1M-PC, 1Pn Caterpillar 1-N, 1-K, 1-Rn NAVISTAR engine oil aeration n Sequence IIIFn Engine oil aeration test
ACEA Laboratory Testsn Corrosion (ASTM D 6594)n Evaporative loss (CEC L-40-A-93)n Foaming tendency (ASTM D 892)n High-temperature foaming tendency (ASTM D 6082)n Oil/elastomer compatibility (CEC L-39-T-96)n Oxidation (CEC L-85-T-99)n Shear stability (CEC L-15-A-93)n Sulfated ash (ASTM D 874)
Fleet and Field Evaluation Servicesn Air conditioning systemsn Automatic transmission fluidsn Axle lubricantsn Brakesn Coolantsn Crankcase oilsn Electronics and electrical systemsn Enginesn Evaporative emissionsn Exhaust systemsn Fuels and fuel economyn Tire testingn Commercial, private, captive, dedicated fleet tests of cars, trucks and busesn Mileage accumulation dynamometer servicesn Driveability
n Performancen Durabilityn Tractor field testsn Environmental chamber servicesn Port fuel injector (PFI) depositsn Intake valve depositsn Combustion chamber depositsn Octane number (ORI) requirement measurementn Fuel blending facility – 6,000 square-foot facility, seven stainless steel tanks, temperature controlled storage, 4,700-gallon capacityn SAE J1321 Class 8 truck fuel economyn Coolant performance testingn Cold temperature effectsn Vehicle durabilityn Fuel development programsn Component evaluations
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n Vehicle performance evaluationsn Mobile data acquisitionn Valve sticking evaluations
Fleet Testing of Engine Oil Performancen Reduction of exhaust after-treatment deactivation n Includes diesel lean NOx traps and particulate filtersn E85 interaction with engine oiln Oil consumption testingn Effect of start/stop with hybrids on engine oiln Acceleration testsn Running compressionn Prevention of smoke in high mileage enginesn Crankcase oil in direct-injection enginesn Effects of cylinder deactivation
Fluids Filtration and Handling Researchn Heat transfer and process equipmentn Fluid mechanics and hydraulic systemsn Fluid filtration and cleanlinessn Fuel logisticsn Advanced methods of fuel property measurementn Chemometric methods of analysisn Sensors and instrumentation developmentn Particle countingn Fuels filtrationn Lubrication filtrationn Soot contaminationn Debris analysisn Test method developmentn Field servicesn Fuel properties, renewable fuels and fuel stabilityn Analytical laboratoryn Fuel storagen Distillate fuel peroxidation
Fuels, Lubricants and Fluids Applications n Investigations of fuel/lubricant/engine interactions and exhaust emissionsn Fuel and fluid flammability hazard assessmentsn Diesel engine dynamometer evaluations, alter- native fuels utilization, JP-8 use in diesel equipment, exhaust emissionsn Fuel injection system bench testsn Tribology and engine dynamometer evaluations
Fuels and Lubricants Technology Department✪Home of TARDEC tardec.swri.orgfltd.swri.org
✪Home to the U.S. Army TARDEC Laboratory for the past 50 years
Specialty and Driveline Fluids Evaluationsn Gear oiln Hydraulic fluidsn Automotive driveline componentsn Automatic transmission fluids, cycling and oxidation performancen Tractor hydraulic fluids and tractor testingn Specialized test programsn Specialized evaluationsn Vehicle and FZG gear distress testingn Friction and wear performancen Construction equipment and components
n Fuel combustion, flammability and alternative fuelsn Additives, greases and specialty fluids n Bench test development and fuel system materials compatibilityn Field and fleet evaluationsn Fuels/hardware interactions and test rig designn Combustion kineticsn Aviation fuels and thermal stabilityn Turbine combustor facility
Filtration and Fine Particle Technology n Filtration and environmental testingn Real-time engine wear and measurementn Real-time oil consumption measurementn Test system development and component testingn Air filtration facilityn Air filter test stand design and fabrication
Fuel Systems and Contamination Research n Contaminant characterization n Accelerated life testing or key-life testing n Material compatibility n Modeling and simulation n Test procedure development n Lubricity, friction and wear n Environmental evaluation n Filtration n Emissions and safety issues n Component and systems development
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Fuel Analysis Laboratoryn Gasoline fuels analyses n Research and motor octane numbers n Benzene content n Hydrocarbon typing n Distillations n Oxygenate content n Sulfur and other elemental contents n Vapor pressure; V/L ratio n Unwashed and washed gums n Oxidation stability n Sulfur speciation n Densityn Diesel fuel analyses n Biodiesel specification testing n Cetane numbers n Hydrocarbon typing n Distillations n Density n Water and sediment n Flash point n Heat of combustion n Sulfur content n Carbon residue n Cold filter plugging point n Low-temperature flow test n Cloud point n Pour point n Copper strip corrosion n Aniline point n Hydrogen content n Particulate contamination n Carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen content n Color n Poly-nuclear aromatic content n Filter blocking tendencyn Laboratory instrumentation and equipment n Atomic absorption spectroscopy n Automatic distillation units n Density meters n Elemental analyzers, nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen and sulfur
n Monochromatic wavelength dispersive X-ray flourescence (MWDXRF) n Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer n Wavelength-dispersive X-ray analyzers n Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) n Gas chromatographs with various detectors n High-performance liquid chromatographs with various detectors n Octane and cetane test engines n Ultraviolet-visible spectrometer n Thermal analyzers, TGA and DSC n Supercritical fluid chromatograph n Broadband NMR n Gas chromatographs with mass selective detectors (GCMS) n Vacuum distillation
Fuel Conformancen Field sampling services of fuels at service stations and dealershipsn Custom-fuel analysis programsn Sample kits sent to terminals and dealershipsn Independent contractors to pick up and ship samples for testingn Fuel analysisn Processing of as many as 350 samples per day
Lubricant Analysis Laboratoryn Viscosity n Elemental analysis n Oxidation n Nitration n Additive depletion n Base number n Fuel dilution n Water dilution n Antifreeze dilution n Soot (TGA)
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Other Services Offered by Laboratory n Crankcase, hydraulic fluid, gear and two-cycle oil evaluations n Automatic transmission fluids analysis and qualification (DEXRON®, MERCON® and Alli- son Transmission-approved laboratory) n Coordinating laboratory for Ford MERCON® and Allison Transmissionsn Antifreeze coolant analysis n Oil additive (boost and blend)n Oil filter evaluation, using SAE J905 fuel, SAE HS806, ISO 4548-12 and various other standards n High- and low-temperature viscosities n NOACK evaporation n Elemental content n Thermal stability n Oxidation, nitration and contamination n Foam, miscibility and compatibility n Fuel dilution n Corrosion bench test
n Gelation index n TEOST MHT-4 and TEOST 33C n European bench tests n Elastomer compatibility n Thermal analysis, TGA and DSC n Oxidation and rust n Copper corrosion n Shear stability n Coefficient of friction n Seal compatibility n Extreme pressure and wear n Microwave digestion on non-traditional samplesn Nuclear power plant diesel fuel and lubricant quality assurance and analysisn Aviation fuel testingn Lubricity and fuel screener test capabilitiesn Trace pollutants analysisn Bench testing for injector plugging and valve deposit tendencies
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Automotive Engineering– Facilities –
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SwRI Engine and Vehicle Emissions Testing Facilities n Twin-roll hydrokinetic dyno, 4,875-pound capacity, 50 hp, 2 PM tunnelsn Twin-roll hydrokinetic dyno, 4,875/7,250-pound capacity, 50 hp, FWD and RWD: 10°F to 120°Fn LD 48-inch electric dyno, 12,000-pound capacity, 50 hp, ULEVn MD 48-inch electric dyno, 15,000-pound capacity, 200 hp, SULEV n 14 HD EPA Part 1065 compliant transient and steady-state emission test cellsn Both on-highway and non-road enginesn Diesel, gasoline, LPG, NG and other alternative fuelsn Conforms with all certification requirementsn Advanced data acquisition and test cell control computer systemsn 31 highly instrumented developmental test cellsn 16 mechanical development and durability cells
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Chassis Testingn All-electric dyno, 48-inch rollsn Inertia to 120,000 lbs. for tandem-axle vehicles n Transient or steady-state testsn Drive cycle or route moden Analog and CAN data acquisitionn Emission control devices assessmentsn Hybrid-electric vehicle testingn In-use emission studiesn Thermal management studies
Fleet and Fuel Capabilitiesn On-board data acquisition n High-speed and long-term data-loggers n Monitoring vehicle data bus information n Highly trained vehicle techniciansn Portable emissions measurement system n 24 mileage accumulation dynamometersn Towing dynamometern SwRI oval trackn Grades up to 11 percent in the Texas Hill Countryn Cold box (-18F°)
Mileage Accumulation Dynamometers (MADs)n 24 road simulatorsn Powertrain durabilityn Exhaust aftertreatment evaluationsn PC-based data logging capability
Engine Dynamometer Cold Testingn Coldbox #1 n 11 ft × 9.5 ft × 7.5 ft internal dimensions n Fired diesel and motored gasoline/diesel engines n Fired: 300 kW at 6000 rpm motored: 225 kW at 6000 rpm n Cooling capacity: 81ºF to -51ºF in about 8 hrsn Coldbox #2 n 11 ft × 9 ft × 7 ft internal dimensions n Fired/motored gasoline/diesel engines n Fired: 300 kW at 5000 rpm motored: 75 kW at 3400 rpm n Cooling capacity: 81ºF to -40ºF in about 8 hrs n Note: Enclosures are not capable of altitude simulationn Cold-start chamber n -22°F n Unloaded or loaded starts and warmups
Temperature-Controlled Vehicle Test Chambersn Low-temperature chamber n Two-vehicle capacity n Minimum temperature 18°F n Startability n Valve stickingn Driveability test chamber n Located at campus track n Minimum temperature 39°F
Temperature-Controlled Emissions Enclosuren Range of 14°F to 120°F while vehicle is runningn Equipped with small-roll dynamometers
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Additional Cold Testing Capabilitiesn Envirotronics system n 30 hp of refrigeration at -40°F n 36 kW of heating capacity n 4,500 cfm air flow n 10 cfm dry air purge (humidity removal) system n Temperature range -90°F to 350°F n Temperature control +/-34°F n Transition rates -40°F to 150°F in 180 minutes with 600 pounds n 150°F to -49°F in 180 minutes with 600 pounds
Heavy-Duty Engine Oils (HDEO)n 38 engine-dynamometer test standsn Dynamometers range from 175 hp to 1,200 hpn Specs: ASTM, CEC and proprietary testing
Passenger Car Motor Oils (PCMO)n 51 engine-dynamometer test standsn Dynamometers range from 30 hp to 500 hpn 2 cold box testing facilities (-50°F to 120°F)n Specs: ASTM, CEC, JAMA and proprietary testing
Small Engine and Leisure Marinen 8 engine-dynamometer test stands (10-30 hp)n 7 water tanks (6: 5 ft x 5 ft x 9 ft, 1: 8 ft x 9 ft x 21 ft)n 23,000-gallon test tank n Specifications: ASTM, CEC, JASO, ISO, NMMA and proprietary testing
Ann Arbor, Michigan
San Antonio, Texas(Headquarters)
Beijing, China
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China and Ann Arbor FacilitiesChina and Ann Arbor Facilities
Beijingchinaoffice.swri.orgIn 2003, Southwest Research Institute established a liaison office in Beijing, China, to facilitate busi-ness opportunities stemming from China’s rapidly expanding economy, business climate, transporta-tion technology and energy needs. The staff in the Beijing office coordinate activities between SwRI and clients in China and surrounding areas.
Ximin Shi, Chief RepresentativeSouthwest Research Institute Beijing Representative OfficeUnit 1304, Tower 2, Beijing Landmark Towers8 North Dongsanhuan RoadChaoyang DistrictP.R. ChinaTel: 86-10-6590-6391, ext. 803Fax: [email protected]
Ann Arbor annarbor.swri.orgThe Ann Arbor Technical Center (AATC), estab-lished in the spring of 2005, offers technical and program support to clients located in southeast Michigan, and is an extension of Southwest Re-search Institute in San Antonio, Texas. The AATC office houses several SwRI engineers experienced in applied electronic controls.
Technical strengths include:n Control algorithm development for engine, transmission and vehicle systemsn Software development for a variety of embedded systemsn Hardware development, both experimental and production intentn System design, integration and testn Controller calibration and automated mapping n Algorithm and calibration optimization for im- proved performance, emissions and driveability n Modeling for both real-time embedded models and laboratory simulationsn Hardware-in-the-loop simulation capabilitiesn Signal processing and data analysisn Rapid prototyping of powertrain and vehicle control systemsn Multiplexing and controller communicationsn Hybrid vehicle control
Contact:Scott Hotz, ManagerSouthwest Research Institute2001 Commonwealth BoulevardSuite 202Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105(210) 684-5111 • Fax (734) [email protected]
Robert Burrahm, Assistant Director Southwest Research Institute6220 Culebra RoadSan Antonio, Texas 78238(210) 522-3064 • Fax (210) [email protected]
Southwest Research Institute is an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization using multidisciplinary approaches to problem solving. The Institute occupies 1,200 acres in San Antonio, Texas, and provides more than 2 million square feet of laboratories, test facilities, workshops and offices for more than 3,000 employees who perform contract work for industry and government clients.
Benefiting government, industry and the public through
innovative science and technology
We welcome your inquiries.For additional information, please contact:
Bruce BykowskiVice PresidentEngines, Emissions and Vehicle Research Division(210) 522-2937 • Fax (210) [email protected]
Steven D. Marty, P.E. Vice PresidentFuels and Lubricants Research Division(210) 522-5929 • Fax (210) [email protected]
Southwest Research Institute6220 Culebra RoadP.O. Drawer 28510San Antonio, Texas 78228-0510 USA
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