Development of an electromagnetic valve actuation system for high efficiency engines

Objective

Engine Electromagnetic Valve Actuation is a new technology based on electromagnetic actuators and control electronics instead of pure mechanical valve driving. The general objective of the ELVAS project is to develop an improved Electromagnetic Valve Actuation System with lightweight valves and materials to reduce valve actuation power losses and be in a position to maximise fuel economy. The consortium involves 2 industries (a supplier of valve actuation systems and a supplier of engine intake and exhaust valves) , 2 research institutes The expected results are: new electromagnetic actuation systems with light weight valves, new testing guidelines for such components, and selection of manufacturing routes.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › environmental engineering › energy and fuels

Programme(s)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.3.-3. - Key Action Land Transport and Marine Technologies

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

JOHNSON CONTROLS AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS SAS

Address

Chaussée Jules César 18
95526 Cergy Pontoise
France

Participants (3)

FUNDACION CETENASA

Spain

Address

Poligono De Elorz S/n
31110 Noain

Links

TRW DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

Germany

Address

Hannoversche Strasse 73
30881 Barsinghausen

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

United Kingdom

Address

Mappin Street
S1 3JD Sheffield

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