| TCA44 completes TCA turbocharger range for small-bore, two-stroke engines |
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Revealed in January 2011 and weighing 1.970 kg, the TCA44 recently underwent an extensive test programme on MAN Diesel & Turbo’s turbocharger test bed in Augsburg.The TCA44 completes MAN’s TCA turbocharger range for two-stroke engines at its lower end. Stefan Mayr, Project Engineer responsible for the TCA44, said: “This new turbocharger has been specifically designed to meet the needs of small-bore, two-stroke engines and provides optimised turbocharging solutions for engines that exceed the capacity limits of the smaller TCR22 turbocharger.” Until now, the TCA55 with a small turbine and compressor wheel has been used for such engines. Though thermodynamically feasible, the TCA55 suffered by its larger size and weight, which was a decisive disadvantage on the cost side. In contrast, the TCA44 is some 40% smaller and lighter. With the predicted development of the Chinese short-sea and coastal operation and the growing demand for small-bore, two-stroke engines, the TCA44 is coming to the market just in time to enhance these applications.
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Revealed in January 2011 and weighing 1.970 kg, the TCA44 recently underwent an extensive test programme on MAN Diesel & Turbo’s turbocharger test bed in Augsburg.
















