- Category Technical paper
- Related event International Congress : SIA Powertrain - Rouen 2014 - 21 & 22 May 2014
- Edition SIA
- Date 05/21/2014
- Author A.Hollemaert, R. Dejean, J-P. Cadalen, P. Gastaldi - Renault
- Language English
- Type
- Number of pages 6
- Code R-2014-02-22
- Fee Free
Increasing pressure on CO2 reduction and actual consumption for customers led to find technological solutions within the frame of forthcoming emission regulation. The steel piston has been applied for a long time on truck Diesel engines. After deep investigations on combustion, friction and reliability, Renault has decided to introduce this technology on a mass production engine. This development was completed in close cooperation with a major automotive supplier and the steel piston will be introduced on a 1.5L Diesel engine for Passenger Cars.
The aim of this paper is to explain design, combustion and friction impacts resulting in better efficiency and CO2 emission reduction.