PROJECTS
Funding
European
Duration
-
Status
Complete
Geo-spatial type
Other
Total project cost
€825 358
EU Contribution
€500 000
Project Acronym
SMM
STRIA Roadmaps
Transport mode
Transport policies
Other specified
Transport sectors
Passenger transport
Overview
Call for proposal
H2020-CS2-CFP01-2014-01
Link to CORDIS
Objectives
SMA currently manufacture a 4 cylinder air cooled diesel engine. It will render this product more competitive in the market place if it has a higher power output (+20%) and is lighter (10%). This proposal by Ilmor Engineering Ltd presents a program of work to achieve these objectives.
It is proposed to use start of the art analysis techniques and invent solutions for:-
a. Cooling the cylinder head.
b. Improved strength coupled with simplified assembly and manufacturing of the crankcase.
c. Improved layout of the engine with regard to the turbocharger position.
Funding
Parent Programmes
Institution Type
Public institution
Institution Name
European Commission
Type of funding
Public (EU)
Specific funding programme
H2020-EU.3.4.5.5.
Partners
Lead Organisation
Organisation
Ilmor Engineering Limited
Address
QUARRY ROAD, BRIXWORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, NN6 9UB, United Kingdom
EU Contribution
€500 000
Partner Organisations
EU Contribution
€0
Technologies
Technology Theme
Road vehicle propulsion
Technology
Tyre materials and mixing processes
Development phase
Research/Invention